Saturday, December 22, 2012

About Our Logo





The logo for Esquimalt Community Gardens Society was designed in 2010 by a local artist and resident of Esquimalt, Juan Ramirez. The logo represents diversity, sustainability and unity.

Diversity is illustrated in the logo using different house sizes, while the asymmetry of a house roof highlights the inequality of skills and inequality of access to fresh produce experienced by members of the community. The Society works towards reducing inequality by providing residents with a space to grow food and develop skills through a series of workshops and community events throughout the year.

The different shades of green represent a variety of sustainable practices, such as composting and organic mulching, that are strongly encouraged by the Society. This is important in working towards developing a sustainable and healthy community in Esquimalt.

The stems are central in the logo and they illustrate community growth and unity. They also highlight the important role that community gardens have in developing community relationships.