The Peachland Wellness Center Community Gardens provide a vibrant space for sustainable gardening, community connection, and intergenerational learning. With multiple garden locations, this project is a cornerstone for ecological, social, and nutritional benefits in the Peachland community.
Garden Locations
The Peachland Wellness Center (PWC) Community Gardens currently includes five locations:
- Peachland Wellness Center (4475 4th Street)
- Food Bank Garden (4475 4th Street)
- St. Margaret’s Church Garden (4464 4th Street)
- Our Space Garden (5684 Beach Avenue)
- Peachland Elementary School Garden (5486 Clements Crescent)
Each site serves a unique purpose in the community, from supporting food security to engaging youth and seniors in hands-on gardening education.
Okanagan Master Gardeners’ Role
A Master Gardener serves as the Volunteer Garden Facilitator, working alongside PWC to educate and empower the community through sustainable gardening practices. Key responsibilities include:
- Teaching sustainable gardening techniques.
- Leading an intergenerational gardening program that brings together gardeners of all ages.
- Providing guidance to participants at all garden locations.
- Supporting the community in growing, nurturing, and harvesting their own food.
Impact of the Gardens
The PWC Community Gardens offer ecological, social, nutritional, and economic benefits:
- Ecological: Promoting sustainable gardening and water practices.
- Social: Creating opportunities for residents to connect, share knowledge, and build resilience.
- Nutritional: Enabling participants to grow fresh, healthy produce.
- Economic: Reducing food costs for individuals and families.
How to Participate
The Peachland Wellness Center provides garden beds for residents interested in sustainable gardening. For information on getting your own garden bed assignment, please visit the PWC Community Gardens webpage.
Participants and community members are encouraged to join events like the Spring Wrap-Up Garden Party and to volunteer for activities that help maintain and enhance the gardens.
Yearly donations to the Peachland Wellness Center are welcomed and used to support PWC programs, including the Community Gardens.
