The gardeners at the Colony Farm Community Gardens in Coquitlam is inviting the public for a guided tour this Sunday, July 24 at 3 p.m.
This is a chance to see what organic vegetables look like before they reach your plate. The gardens provide a wealth of ideas for garden design, space saving techniques, and organic gardening. Find out what can be grown in our West Coast climate, and how much can be grown on a small piece of fertile land using organic practices.
Several plots feature wildlife friendly plantings with abundant bird, butterfly and bee activity. The 550-plot site is tended by about 250 members. The enthusiasm for growing food and flowers is evident in a long waiting list for garden plots.
Following the tour, visitors can chat with a resident expert about seed-saving techniques over tea and scones featuring jam made from Colony Farm currants. Tour guides will also be available to explain how the community garden is organized, what is involved in having a garden plot, and how to become a member. The tour and refreshments are free of charge.
The 40-minute tour will start from the pagoda that is visible from the parking lot at the south end of Colony Farm Road in Coquitlam. The terrain is flat and stroller accessible. Wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather.
