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rooftop garden is newly developed and has a lot of potential
to become a catalyst for neighbourhood networking, build relationships
and coordinate community resources.
The design of the rooftop garden includes
innovative food growing raised beds with an inlay of tile
mosaics, a workshop area, living walls comprised of edible
flowers and herbs, espalier apple trees, a worm compost area
and a sedum green roof demonstration area.
One of the goals of the garden is to teach
people how to engage in food growing in small spaces such
as patios, balconies and roof tops. Visit our blog for an
update of workshops related to small space gardening.
Funding and Resources Development
We are very appreciative of those who
have funded the development of the garden including Vancouver
Parks and Recreation, the Vancouver Foundation, the United
Way, the UBC Chapman Student Learning Grant, Vancity Credit
Union, the Real Estate Foundation, the Vancouver Film Studios,
the Engle Family Foundation and the City of Vancouver.
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