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Reflections on natural building in and out of the city. Friday, April 19, 2013. The Canada-wide influence of Duffern Grove Park. This is my old cob bread oven, now long departed. Of the visionary activities at Dufferin Grove Park is felt in spots across the country, including this little park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Folks there have built a cob oven for community use that serves to bring people together, sharing in work and the rewards thereof. I thought, how great wo.