It is good news for the clients at Te Whare Hauora o Ngongotaha - summer greens and tomatoes are back on the menu.
Two weeks ago the community garden was stripped bare, leaving the service's mental health clients devastated. But volunteer Maree Alleley said generosity in response to the theft had restored her faith in mankind.
Firstly, a new garden at an undisclosed location was donated, then Rotorua Bunnings came forward with new tools, seedlings and labour to dig and plant the new garden.
Rotorua Bunnings complex manager Alan Bunce said when his team learned about the theft they were annoyed about it.