Meet the 2022 executives
Kae visser
Kae is the 2022 season Head Gardener! You can find their smiling face at each Sunday farm day, ready to answer any questions you may have, assign tasks, and generally chat about gardening! Kae has experience with gardening in rural Ontario and recently relocated to Halifax — we are super lucky to benefit from their expertise here at DUGS. Outside of the garden, Kae can be found working and volunteering at bike shops!
ally-sue leenhouts
Ally-Sue is the longest standing DUGS executive member! She is full of gardening knowledge, including everything from building beds to seed starting and transplanting! As the Treasurer, Ally-Sue looks over the society’s finances to ensure we can keep the garden running year to year. You can find Ally-Sue on garden days, making everyone feel welcome!
Esprit Farmer
Esprit is a third-time Programming Coordinator at DUGS! She is the mastermind behind the fun workshops and events at the garden, such as pickling, salsa making, sprouting, etc. She is also an experienced gardener, after learning much on an urban farm in Saskatchewan. You can find Esprit at our workshops and weekly garden days and she is happy to answer any questions you may have!
Ashley Osa-Peters
The 2022 season is Ashley’s third season as the DUGS External Coordinator. You can find Ashley capturing photos and videos around the garden and communicating with the community over email and social media! In addition to gardening, Ashley is also passionate about house plants, baking and science, and is happy to chat about anything!