As autumn gives way to winter, wet and cold days hold no more fears for members of the Village potting shed gardening group.
The group, comprising more than 20 Village residents, is now able to hold their weekly meetings in an all weather shelter on the Village Green thanks to donations from members of the Kerikeri community, Village residents, Laser Electrical Kerikeri, Shadeland Kerikeri (formerly Kerikeri Canvas and Shades), and
Pub Charity Ltd.
The group is led by Village Head Gardener Debbie Condron, and Activities Coordinator Karen Hawtin. Members plant seeds and propagate plants for use in the Village’s extensive gardens, create many of the beautiful hanging baskets used around the buildings and, from time to time, create plant based arts and crafts to raise funds for the group’s projects and small items of gardening equipment.
“Gardening is such a therapeutic thing to do and this is a really enthusiastic group of green thumbed residents who benefit hugely from getting out into our open spaces, nurturing plants and contributing to the beauty of the place,” Debbie said.
“The social element is so important; having the shelter, and the clears that protect us from wind and rain, really means that we can meet more often during the colder wetter months".
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