Think outside the vege box: your berm garden checklist

If you want to contribute to food resilience through public growing, but aren’t sure about a public vege garden, consider pollinators that draw in bees and birds. It’s a good way to contribute to the food ecosystem with less effort and a lighter footprint than a vege patch.

Key factors that play a part in the success and survival of a berm garden:

• Check with local council first.

• Check with beforeudig.co.nz to find out what infrastructure services lie beneath the berm.

• Keep footpaths clear.

• Make sure plants don’t block visibility for traffic.

• Consider how you will water the garden.

• How busy is your street?

• How close is the garden to the street?

• Do you have the time to maintain it?