If you ever find yourself in Addington, a neighborhood in Christchurch in between Riccarton and the CBD, take a walk down Parlane Street. Tucked between houses 37 and 39 you’ll see a sign. If the sign says “OPEN TODAY”, wander back and into the secret garden that is the Addington Community Farm. There are many things to love about this little corner of the universe. The cats, for starters, James Bond and Casper, who will sidle up to you and sit in your lap while you drink te