Discover the simple secrets of urban farming and growing food in the tranquil setting of Kelmarna Community Farm.
The gardens are open to the public and are always looking for volunteers. With chickens, vegetable gardens, a pony and cattle, orchard, beehives, worm farm, compost making, native trees and flax. The Farm links to Cox’s Creek Walkway.
The gardens were established in 1981 and have been organically managed by volunteers and some expert gardeners since then. The land is owned by Auckland Council for the benefit of the whole community. The principles of organic gardening have been promoted from the beginning and remain an essential element of the gardens. This excludes the use of chemical sprays and artificial fertilisers and relies on the use of compost, healthy soil, good plant care and natural pest management.
Kelmarna Community Farm is a working model of sustainability in an urban setting. Come and explore their beauty.
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Below is a selection of activities and updates from this project.
Kelmarna Gardens Autumn Festival 2016
Come along to Kelmarna Gardens Autumn Fundraising Festival and experience the beautiful urban oasis in our midst! There will be workshops, delicious food, live music, a kids zone, raffles, organic produce from the gardens and the chance to mingle with your neighbours in this very special place. Orphans kitchen will be laying down a tasty…
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Kelmarna Spring Festival 2015
Come and join us to celebrate Spring and relax in the lush surroundings of Kelmarna Organic Community Gardens. There will be a Hangi at about 2pm thanks to Orphans Kitchen, live music and workshops. Bring your family and friends and come and enjoy Auckland’s only city farm. Sunday 11 October 2015 from 11am –…
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New Kelmarna Garden Trustees wanted
New Kelmarna Garden Trustees required for exciting new phase Kelmarna Garden Community Trust would like to thank everyone for the great turnout at the public meeting at the end of January. We had over a hundred people in attendance and it was wonderful to hear such positive feedback and recognition of Kelmarna as a highly valued sanctuary for…
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Explore Kelmarna Organic Gardens
12 Hukanui Crescent, Herne Bay, Auckland Discover the simple secrets of growing food in the tranquil setting of Kelmarna Organic Gardens. The gardens are open to the public through a pedestrian gate at the Hukanui Crescent entrance. A self-directed nature trail will show you chickens, vegetable gardens, a pony and young cattle, an organic orchard,…
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