17. CREEKSIDE COTTAGE

29 Hamlet St, Stratford

Small backyard

Gwenda's backyard features a small urban section sloping down to a creek surrounded by trees and the beginnings of a food forest. She has a greenhouse, water collection, composting and permaculture beds to feed her vege gardens, fruit trees, berries, pollinator plants, and shrubs.  She keeps chickens, as well as a collection of critters in the lizard lounge and bug hotel. 

Wheelchair access. Kid friendly.

Open hours:

  • 31 Oct between 1pm-4pm (Fri)

  • 1 & 2 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Sat & Sun)

  • 7 Nov between 1pm-4pm (Fri)

  • 8 & 9 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Sat & Sun)

Workshops - whānau friendly:

  • Building a Lizard Lounge 1 Nov 11.30am (Sat) Free

  • Building a Bug Hotel  8 Nov 11.30am (Sat) Free

G7. STRATFORD COMMUNITY CHILDCARE

40 Orlando St, Stratford

School garden

The Stratford Community Childcare Centre (SC Childcare) is developing cute and talented green thumbs in their own backyard. Their little ones are learning where food comes from, growing cycles, upcycling, and being kind to the environment. See their veggie and flower gardens, tunnel house, and worm farm - talk with educators to pick up and share ideas about gardening with young ones.

Seedlings for sale. Bike parking. Toilets available. Wheelchair access.

Open hours:

  • 1 & 8 Nov between 1pm - 4pm (Sat)

Workshops - whānau friendly:

G8. AVON PRIMARY SCHOOL

135 Hamlet St, Stratford

School garden

Join Avon's senior Enviro-Ambassadors as they take you on a tour of their journey so far. Visit the māra inside a re-purposed swimming pool, orchard, native tree area, and plans for the wetlands. Missed their Thursday workshops? Students can pass on what they learnt!

Bike parking. Toilets available.

Open hours:

  • 7 Nov between 10am - 2pm

Workshops:

  • Avon School: Garden Beds from Pallets 6 Nov 9.30am-11.30am (Thu) Free. Register here.

  • Planning Your Garden 6 Nov 11.30am-12.30pm (Thu) Free. Register here.

  • Composting & Lasagne Beds 6 Nov 12.45pm-2.15pm (Thu) Free. Register here.

18. The Farlands Farm

293 Opunake Rd, Stratford

Market garden

Levina runs 1/8 acre of market gardens on 3.6 acres of farmland, once owned by Lieutenant Colonel Malone. The gardens follow permaculture principles and provide spray free, organically grown vegetables to local markets. You’ll find hot and cold composts, no-dig gardens with companion planting, chickens, sheep, and solar running the wash and pack room. A great property to hear about clay soil and compaction, natural weed, pest and disease control.

Seedlings for sale. Bike parking. Wheelchair access. Toilets available.

Open hours:

  • 31 Oct - 2 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Fri-Sun)

  • 5 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Wed)

  • 6 - 9 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Thu-Sun)

19. Naturally Nell's

192 Skinner Rd, Stratford

Small backyard

Nell is a medical herbalist, whose brimming organic garden is set on a small rural property. It combines edible crops and weeds while navigating seasonal extremes. Nell loves to share her knowledge of plants and the constantly changing landscape.

Seedlings for sale. Wheelchair access. Toilets available. Dog friendly.

Open hours:

  • 31 Oct - 4 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Fri - Tue)

  • 6 Nov - 9 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Thu - Sun)

Workshops or talks:

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