Community Gardens

Community gardens offer a peaceful space where people can connect with each other, engage with nature, and share their knowledge and experiences in growing food.

These shared spaces are ideal for anyone — whether you have limited or no access to a garden, are passionate about home-grown produce, or simply want a more affordable way to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables. If you’re interested in donating your time, energy, and love of gardening, we’ve put together a map and listed the opening hours for each community garden location across the district.

1. Lincoln Envirotown Community Garden
35 James Street, Lincoln
Open Thursday afternoons
lincolncommunitygarden@gmail.com

2. Faringdon Community Garden
Corner of Faringdon and Northmoor Blvds, Rolleston
Open weekdays from 9am 
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*Garden exclusive to Faringdon and Arbor Green residents.

3. Kirwee Community Garden
1326 Courtenay Road, Kirwee
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
kirweecommunity@gmail.com

4. Rolleston Envirotown Community Garden
39 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Open last Saturday of the month at 10am 
garden@rollestonenvirotown.org.nz 03 347 9760

5. ReNourish Community Garden Pines Resource Recovery Park
183 Burnham School Road, Rolleston
Open Wednesdays 10am–12pm and Saturdays 1–3pm
ReNourish.garden@selwyn.govt.nz

6. Nourish Community Garden — Darfield
15 Greendale Road, Darfield
Open Mondays from 10am (weather permitting) 
facebook.com/nourishcommunitygardendarfield