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Food Garden
Inaugurated in March 1983 by Botanical Garden Director Roy L. Taylor, the Food Garden demonstrates the culture of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for the home garden.
The garden was designed by Justice & Webb Landscape Architects and constructed by Jeckway Landscaping. Special consultation was provided by Mr. William Peters, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Mr. John Harper, specialist in viticulture.
The Garden Club of Vancouver provided special funding to support the acquisition and planting of the permanent collection. The Friends of the Garden (FOGs) have provided research and assistance in assessment of varieties and general help in the development and maintenance of the vegetable program. Currently, FOGs coordinate harvesting of the produce, all of which is donated through the Salvation Army to Vancouver’s homeless and disadvantaged.
A least toxic materials approach to pest management is adhered to, and the Food Garden is working toward organic certification. Visitors are kindly asked to not remove any produce from the garden.