Grabenhorst Garden

• A hub for community engagement, education, and wellness.
• Volunteer-led workshops on sustainable food production and environmental stewardship.
• Improved food security, providing free access to locally grown, nutritious food.
• Accessible raised planter boxes for individuals with limited mobility.

• 1,500 lbs of food annually, including 400 lbs from raised garden beds and 300 lbs from permaculture plots.
• Crops include root vegetables, herbs, blueberries, plums, apples, grapes, and kiwis.

• Inspire residents to grow their own food and connect with nature.
• Strengthen the City’s commitment to agriculture, food security, and climate adaptation.

Grabenhorst Garden is a space where nature and community meet together. Come and experience the beauty, history and legacy of this cherished space.

January 2025 - Crews continue to diligently prepare the garden for its anticipated opening in the summer of 2025. Recent efforts have focused on continued enhancements of the garden beds. This winter's heavy rainfall has presented some challenges, temporarily slowing the completion of the picnic shelter. Once ground conditions improve, work will resume on infrastructure enhancements, with a continued focus on meeting accessibility standards to ensure the space is welcoming for everyone. In the meantime, crews remain committed to improving and enriching the garden’s landscape, creating a vibrant and serene environment for the community to enjoy for years to come. 

Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the garden’s official opening.

October 2024 - Recent improvements include the installation of an ornamental pond, enhanced drainage systems, and electrical upgrades to support the garden’s infrastructure. To mark the designated place of remembrance, basalt pillars have also been installed, adding to the peaceful and reflective space for the community. 

As we look ahead, the next steps will focus on continued planting to enhance the garden’s natural beauty, as well as installing picnic shelters to offer more space for visitors to enjoy.  

Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to get involved.

April 2024 - Exciting developments have taken place since 2023. Phase one of our project has reached a significant milestone, with the completion of walking trails, newly installed water retention ponds, tree preservation work, and upgrades to the historic barn. Stay tuned for further updates.

January 2023 - Ongoing renovations continue at the newly acquired park property to transform the landscape into a serene woodland garden. This transformation includes the creation of picturesque walking trails, serene water retention ponds, dedicated spaces for horticultural and environmental education programs, and a serene Place of Remembrance. Phase one of this project is on the verge of completion, showcasing newly accessible walking trails, carefully crafted water retention ponds, and the loving restoration of the historic heritage barn. Work will continue through 2024 into the spring of 2025 before completion and park opening.