We have lots of activities planned for our Official Opening on June 20th at 10 am. Please join us for short presentation and then take a garden tour around our information stations! Fun for all ages!
| Rainwater Harvesting System See how we can capture over 3000 litres of rain, and how we set up the system to be adaptable to rain conditions and the seasons. Composting System Observe how we use the power of microorganisms and biochemistry to convert garden waste into black gold! Garden Box Construction Learn how we built the cedar raised garden boxes, for strength, durability and ease of construction! These boxes would look great in any yard and are surprisingly easy to build! Square Foot Gardening Why do some garden boxes have a grid like pattern? Learn the concepts of square foot gardening in raised boxes and how it can improve yield and reduce water requirements! Herb Garden & 3 Sisters Learn about the medicinal properties of herbs, and how to grow them. What are the 3 sisters and why they have been planted by indigenous people for hundreds of years? Learn how they work together for mutual benefit. Touch, Taste & Smell Garden Come check out some special plants that have an interesting texture, taste, or smell! What do you smell? | Urban Beekeeping Come learn about urban beekeeping and how essential these pollinators are to the garden and in food production! We have some special things to show you courtesy of YEG Bees. Garden Video Watch our video of how the community came together to build a garden, but ended up building so much more. Fulton Place Garden Tour Fulton Place is having a Garden Tour July 15th and 16th. Stop by to learn more and pick up your tickets for this inaugural event. Kids Activities Join us for some face painting, glitter tattoos, crafts, and more! Come play in the jumpy castle and join us for a pine cone treasure hunt! St. Augustine’s Anglican Church Learn about the history of the Church and how it is involved in the community. Come by and say hi! Suzuki School Cello Players ⭋ Lead by Janet Dougan, these students attend Suzuki School and will be playing an assortment of music to accompany our morning in the garden. Dessert and Refreshments Join us to enjoy some Sunshine Garden cake and other treats and refreshments. |
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