Davies Orchard Heritage Demonstration Garden
The Perennial Border
In the deer-fenced yard behind Cottage 20, Bowen Heritage established a garden to preserve some of the garden plants that were popular in the period 1920-1950. Referred to as "heritage" plants, these are open-pollinated varieties that reproduce readily and were often found in Arts and Crafts style gardens. Plants in this border were all donated from Bowen Island gardens. more...
In the deer-fenced yard behind Cottage 20, Bowen Heritage established a garden to preserve some of the garden plants that were popular in the period 1920-1950. Referred to as "heritage" plants, these are open-pollinated varieties that reproduce readily and were often found in Arts and Crafts style gardens. Plants in this border were all donated from Bowen Island gardens. more...
The garden blog
Our garden blog provides updates on what's happening with the allotment plots, pictured here in early spring--garlic was a great crop for us in 2010! Each spring, six gardeners are alotted plots of either 5' x 18' or 4' x 8', where a variety of heritage vegetables are grown. We save seed and have amassed a small seed bank for trading and fundraising. If you'd like to participate in the garden or share some seed, contact Karen Wristen at kwristen@hotmail.com for details.
