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COMMUNITY GARDEN
One can wander along the paths or take a picnic and just enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. They are situated in Harbour Rd (off St Francis Drive), as you travel down towards the sea they are on your right hand side. The gardens are situated on what was once a sand dune and owe their beginnings to Colin Hall who undertook the mammoth task of converting Public Open Space with the permission of the local municipality into these magnificent gardens. There are a number of paths leading through the garden with plenty of benches on which to rest or simply sit and take in the tranquil surroundings and in some cases, spectacular views. There is also a seasonal stream that wanders through.
At night the owls, porcupines and otters also sometimes visit the garden and leave their calling cards. The upkeep of the Community Garden is the responsibility of the St Francis Kromme Trust. They are assisted in this task by staff from St Francis Links, a group of volunteers, some of the adjacent homeowners, and the faithful crew from the municipality who regularly remove the piles of cuttings. Anybody wishing to get involved either financially or hands on is welcome to contact Godfried 083 261 8604 |
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These gardens are one of the TREASURES of St Francis Bay and well worth a visit.
The gardens are a good place for bird watching. The majority of the plants are indigenous and attract a wide range of birds and butterflies. During the rainy season when the stream is flowing the arum lilies and reeds provide nesting material and a suitable habitat for many bird species and frogs. The frogs can be heard all day and night.