06/09/2026
Thursday was oor Efi’s last day on the job as a horticultural practitioner 💚
She is moving on to a new era and somehow probably even more time amongst plants! We feasted, talked and celebrated the joy, empathy, energy and laughter that she has brought to the garden across the years.
While there were some tears, there was even more smiles (someone did say that Efi’s positive spirit is infectious!) as we spent the afternoon together as a community.
As a volunteer social media do-er (as well as tomato tom!), feel like I could compile a huge slideshow of photos and videos from all the fun it’s been getting to work alongside Efi, but I did my best to capture the moments in a minute. Like many other participants, volunteers and staff, I have felt so uplifted and supported in getting to know her.
On a personal note, I thought I couldn’t recall when I first met her first, but then I remembered when (as a new volunteer years ago), I went to a Dawson park community picnic, and I got overwhelmed and upset. Efi brought me aside and we had a wee chat and vent on a bench, and it helped me be a part of the day again. Stellar first impression 🌻
We wish her all the best for this next new part of her life. Don’t be a stranger! We’ll see you soon 🌻👩🌾
