Sumner Food Forest is a community-led edible garden in Sumner, Christchurch 8081, rated 2.0 from 1 review. The one review is critical, describing just trees and bushes with nothing special about them. Food forests copy the layers of a woodland, with trees, shrubs and ground plants that can all be picked, so the look can seem wild to a first-time visitor. Plants take years to mature, so early visits may show more young growth than fruit. Visitors who want fruit are best to come in the season for each plant, and to check whether picking is welcome. Community gardens like this rely on volunteers, so a helping hand with weeding or watering is usually welcome. For people in Sumner, the Food Forest is a community edible garden to see for yourself before deciding whether it suits your visit.