This area of the garden is not about growing the best or most veggies. It's about getting in there, getting your hands dirty and understanding how things can go from a seed, to a plant, and ultimately, to becoming the food you like to eat.

Gardening is experiential. Engaging young people in a fun way in the Mount Forest Community, was a priority from day one. 

A few special areas of our Family Garden include:

• A messaging mailbox. Kids can check for mail and see if a letter or special surprise has been left for them. They in turn, can leave a message for others. Stationary is left in the mailbox so it's ready to go.

• Birdhouses, and fun planter boxes run along the garden. 

• Most recently, the Mount Forest Firefighter's Association built and donated a large planter and bench for families and others to enjoy.