Volume 27 Issue 11
son and use at home. “We hope it encourages families to expand their gardens next year,” he added. The group also plans to offer gardening-reMay 2025 lated workshops throughout the growing season. Those interested in getting involved, reserving a garden plot, or signing out a raised garden Recreation Committee, and even bed are encouraged to stay tuned the Reeve and some councilors for more details in the coming from the RM of Ste. Anne. weeks. The community garden will be located behind the Richer Young at Hearts Hall and will feature garden plots, raised beds, vertical gardens, and possibly even a greenhouse. A unique component of the initiative involves additional raised garden beds that families can sign out for the sea-
Community Garden Planned for Richer
A group of local service organizations has joined forces to launch a community garden in Richer, with plans for it to be ready this spring. Dan Guetre, President of the Richer Community Club, has been developing the idea over the past seven months, dedicating time to fundraising, planning, and refining the vision. When Guetre first shared his vision—which includes a traditional community garden, a “take a garden home” initiative, and skill-building workshops— the Richer Young at Hearts Club and the Accueil Kateri Centre, the local food bank, quickly offered their support. Since then, the project has grown to include the Richer Métis Local, the Richer