Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi Food Forest
About
Imagine a park overflowing with food! We've got over 40 types of apples, pears, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries, veggies, and herbs, and more than 4500 trees and plants. Our food forest is a place for everyone to gather, forage, and enjoy a good meal. With the help of our hardworking volunteers, the area is well-maintained and welcoming. There are sheltered spots perfect for picnics and safe spaces for children to play. We're not just a garden, we're a tourist destination too! We grow food and medicinal plants traditionally foraged by Māori. We also love to host food-related events like harvest festivals. Plus, community groups are always welcome to hold their events here.
This community garden offers
Shared harvest and planting
Educational resources
School and learning programs
Food pantry or pātaka
Workshops
Food forests
Community Garden Information
Type of garden
Community garden - shared harvest and planting.
Organic Practices
Yes
Size
Large
Greenhouse
No
2017
Contact Information
Make Compost
Harvesting Rules
Koha for produce
Workshops
Tools
Tools provided
TBA
Propagation, seed raising, food forest tours, Food Forest design, history of Kaiapoi, summer and winter pruning, grafting, mushroom growing, growing food in buckets, kumara growing, edible weeds, water conservation, benefits of trees, benefits of mulch, benefits of growing in layers, how do plants grow, benefits of comfrey and abundant accumulators, companion planting, annuals versus perennials, healthy soils, legumes
Yes
Established
Land Tenure
TBA
Gatherings
Main Contact
Brent Cairns
Email Address
brent@kai.net.nz
Garden Address
32 Cass Street, Kaiapoi 7630
Opening & working bee hours
Website & social media pages
The Kaiapoi Food Forest is open 24/7 we have volunteer time each Wednesday from 4pm onwards. Come learn and help.
Website
Facebook Page
Supporters
CBK Kaiapoi and One Agency - Your Home
Location