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Edmonds Factory Garden in Christchurch is one of the unique landmarks in the city that attracts tourists for its beauty and greenery as well as for its heritage value. Over the years, Edmonds Factory Garden has undergone mutilation but was restored once again with the help of the city administration of Christchurch in New Zealand and now is worth its visit.
History of Edmonds Factory Garden in Christchurch
Edmonds Factory Garden in Christchurch was laid by Thomas Edmonds, who was known for manufacturing a popular brand of baking powder in 1923. The garden contained lawns, a lily pond, a rose garden and displays which changed every year and was founded around Thomas’ factory on Ferry Road. Many gardeners groomed this garden with planned flower-beds, lawns and plants till 1980s. Thereafter, specific areas were chosen for growing the plants including shrubs and dwarf conifers in the garden more naturally. However, a huge section of Edmonds Factory Garden in Christchurch was taken up by the City Council in 1991. Thereafter, the main building was razed to the ground with simultaneous additions of a rose garden and an oval garden. The factory inside Edmonds Factory Garden in Christchurch was demolished so that a petrol station could come up in its place.
Features of Edmonds Factory Garden in Christchurch
Plenty of tourists including nature-lovers and horticulturists flock to Factory Garden in Christchurch, which has won many awards in the beautification ceremonies.
You would be surprised to note that many sessions of outdoor wedding photography, have been held in Edmonds Factory Garden in Christchurch.
At present, local communities and a group called Friends of the Edmonds Factory Garden in association with the City Council, preserves the garden.
Parks Unit of Christchurch City Council, owners of Edmonds Factory Garden in Christchurch, began a project later to revive use of the garden by the common men for social purposes in the evenings and conserve the beauty of the place.
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