The Brander Building has been in Huntly Square since 1853. At times containing school rooms, then a museum, always a library, but there is also a garden.
Those of us using the building have often wondered, who cared for this garden? Who is this garden for? Tucked away, behind the building with thick stone walls and an iron gate, the garden is overflowing with life, yet rich with traces of the people who have used and cared for it over decades. Inside the building there are remnants of wallpaper in the former caretakers’ flat – a bright floral pattern that gives a glimpse into the last residents’ lives. The caretaker for the Brander Building lived here with their family – did they care for the garden too?
We are currently on the look out for volunteer Garden Caretakers to join Lindy in helping look after the gardens! If you’re interested, head to our Opportunities page for more info, or open the Open Call info doc in the side tab of this page.
/ Opportunities
/ Upcoming events
Tuesdays – Garden Drop-in
/ Events
Making a Meadow
No Dig Workshop
Container Gardening workshop
Taking Cuttings Workshop
Huntly Hairst 2023
Tues 12 Sept – Garden Residency, Guided Herbal Tea Tasting
Weds 13 Sept – Garden Residency, Plant Sitting
No Dig Workshop
Container Gardening workshop
Taking Cuttings Workshop
Huntly Hairst 2023
Tues 12 Sept – Garden Residency, Guided Herbal Tea Tasting
Weds 13 Sept – Garden Residency, Plant Sitting
