There is something special growing behind Ladner United Church.
When the church embarked on its plan to renovate and revitalize the century-old building, a community garden was included in the area between the church and the new townhouse development with the intention of opening it up to residents of the development as well as the community.
Gardening has already started with the early warm weather this spring and there are still four plots available to residents in the community interested in exercising their green thumb.
Organizer Jolene Prak said she will start a waiting list for next year if there is more demand for plots.
"This garden site may seem to have popped up suddenly but its presence harkens back to earlier decades when its location was host to livestock, and where the minister's house and garden were located," she said.
The garden includes some raised plots that are more accessible for those with mobility issues.
The church really wanted to make it a place for residents to visit. The garden includes a walkway that leads to an expansive outdoor patio. There are numerous benches throughout the site from which people can enjoy the surrounding garden.
It is the second community garden in Ladner. The Ladner Community Garden Society opened its site, which includes more than 40 plots, at Kensington Park North in the spring of 2011.
Anyone interested in adopting a garden plot at Ladner United Church for this year or next year can call Jolene at 604-952-6040.
