Te Maara Parish Community Garden

The well established community gardens are tucked away in the grounds of St Columba Church behind the church's community centre.

We are a small, co-operative group of dedicated gardeners with an emphasis on edibles. The gardens are wholly organic with no artificial sprays or fertilisers used.

We are always looking for keen volunteers. Please do get in touch through the St Columba

 

Community Gardens

Over the years there have been three community gardens in the area.

Two Community Planting Days

By | Jun 4, 2009

Jaggers Bush Reserve – Community tree planting day For many years local residents have helped transform Jaggers Bush from a weed infested place into an attractive native forest. This winter, volunteers will once again join forces to plant native trees and grasses along the banks of Motions Creek beside Jaggers Bush. Come along with family…

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Grey Lynn Community Garden makes NZ Herald

By | May 28, 2009

Did you see this story on the Grey Lynn community gardens?  It was in the Viva section of the NZ Herald. It’s an intesting story  with the history of the garden and how it work. Great photo of Andrea and her friends! http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10574634 For those of you who don’t know the garden, it is in…

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St Columbas Labrinth

St Columba Community Garden

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Jan 28, 2009

The Grey Lynn Community Gardens are nestled in the Saint Columba Church grounds in the heart of Grey Lynn. It is a Living Community Trust Project that began in 2000. The Saint Columba Church and Community have provided a safe and highly supportive space for the Community Gardens to grow. The intention of this Garden…

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