The Alcove Garden consists of three beds on the south side of Kitchissippi United Church (KUC) near the entrance to the Montessori school on Island Park Drive near the Queensway. The total area is 110 square metres.
This pollinator garden was created in 2014 as part of a depave project, by KUC members in conjunction with Ecology Ottawa and Intact Insurance. It was maintained by church volunteers until 2020, when management was offered to the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton (MGOC). MGOC volunteers now take care of the garden and communicate with the church about their efforts. They are shifting toward more native plants and wildlife-friendly practices.
See blog post: History of the Alcove Garden