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Article written by Shem Banbury - Kiwi Kids News Editor

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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The Kaikōura community garden looked tidy on Saturday morning, but the gardeners knew that did not mean much was happening. Several beds were empty because the seedlings had only been planted two weeks earlier. In one corner, Ms Lee pointed to a row of bean plants whose leaves were curling. ‘Too much wind,’ she said, pulling a low net across the frame. Nearby, a group of younger volunteers spread mulch around the kūmara patch and worked in silence. By lunchtime, the garden still seemed quiet, but the compost bins were full and the rainwater tanks had dropped by half after the long dry week.

What can you infer about the garden’s condition?

The garden has been abandoned for several months. The garden is failing because nobody is working there. The garden is healthy, but some plants need extra care. The wind has completely destroyed all the crops.