Marilyn Boxwell
Recognized as an ideal social venue, individual or cooperative gardening is referred to by many as an important and productive activity. Gardeners can find considerable satisfaction through tending as well as consuming their locally grown food, produce and decorative plants for the home or outdoor environment.
Indeed, gardening, whether on an individual or collective basis, is generally viewed as being an ideal way of drawing together folks who are interested in sharing various other common interests. Working together, there evolves the promotion of new friendships as well as a valuable exchange of related information on the topics of self-sustainability, seeds and the availability of many different gardening supplies.
As a social venue, one observes that as a participant you can develop a comfortable sense of belonging within one’s own group or potential circle of involvement. This serves as good news for new residents in particular who are interested in quickly getting to know their neighbours and their community as a whole.
The major plus factor based on growing one’s own food locally includes that of ensuring an increased level of awareness incorporating health and safety. This is especially so, as the gardeners themselves know first hand what enters the soil and plant medium being used to grow quality edible fruits and vegetables which are eventually harvested for consumption at the dinner table.
The Hummingbird Gardening Group (a community garden founded a few years ago) is located at the rear of the Anglican Church, situated not far from the Nakusp Elementary School premises. Anyone wishing to visit the garden or to learn more about gardening techniques, which can be employed simply and affordably, is welcome to drop by for inspirational ideas or practical suggestions.
Donations of various tools, plants, gardening and future construction supplies are also appreciated. The gardening group is considered to be a helpful information resource and would be happy to provide details of what is available to local gardeners in getting things started whether as an individual or as part of a group potentially in another location.
You can also learn how the Hummingbird Gardening Group first got started and evolved over the years. For more information call Trudy at 250-265-2156.
