Our residents were very disappointed when the bus trip that was planned to the Dahlia Farm in Kaikohe had to be cancelled due to Cyclone Gabrielle. The stunning displays and warm welcome have made this a favourite destination for our residents however following the devastation to their crops, the farm looks likely to be closed for a while.
Despite their own loss, the ‘Dahlia Girls’ called in to brighten our day with buckets of beautiful dahlias in an array of colours and varieties. Although the farm is currently open to the public, you can still buy their cut flowers on the side of the road by the Cornerstone Church in Kerikeri on Wednesdays or you can order
fresh dahlias online at www.greenfootedkiwi.co.nz
Something that only recently came to light is that the farm used to be owned by Village residents Selwyn and Heather Gubb who donated the land to the Girl Guides. The Gubbs were delighted to hear that the farm is now in use as a Dahlia Farm.
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