This month’s Open Garden will be hosted by Jeanette Wrenshall on Sunday July 16th from 1.00 to 3.00 pm. The address is 457 Cowan point Road, but the access to the property is via Salal. Turn left off Sunset onto Salal and drive to the end of the paved road. Park here at the turn-around where the pavement ends, and either wait for the shuttle or follow the signs and walk the 400-metre easement to the home. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Non-members are welcome for a small fee, but full memberships can be purchased for a little more on-site.
The property is just over 6 acres with old growth forests, one large pond with a rock bluff, 2 smaller ponds and lots of room for growing food.
Incredibly, the soil is more than 6 feet deep in places and there is enough southern exposure for fruiting trees.
The cabin of 672 square feet was built in the 1950’s. It has been gutted and restored but maintains the original footprint.
Solar panels, a water turbine, batteries, and a generator provide all essential power needs.
With enough land to grow food, an organic, permaculture food forest is being created It’s an ancient way of providing a sustainable food supply for the family. Plantings to date include: fruit and nut trees, vines, berries, annual and perennial veggies, pollinator plants, medicinals, ground covers, fuel for heat, and fodder for chickens. The ecological reserve rising another 600” above creates problems of water run-off during the winter. Should it be contained or diverted?
Jeanette is not offering us your typical ’Bowen Open Garden ‘experience. This is more like homesteading at the turn of the last century. Here is a unique opportunity. It is not to be missed!
