When the “greenspace” was in its infancy, a few neighbors established a space within for a Community Garden. That first year, the land was cleared and planted and water was hauled at regular intervals down to the plot to keep everything growing. A “farm-to-table’ dinner, prepared by Chef Janet Poleski, happened in September 2009 where cantaloupe, mustard greens, corn, okra, tomatoes and other fruits of the gardeners’ labor were served to neighborhood residents.
During the initial growing season, a neighborhood Girl Scout on her way to the Gold Award, designed and built a watering system that harnessed the water from the creek, utilizing a bilge pump and 55-gallon collection barrels to prevent the hauling of water to the site. The device also provides storage for tools and hoses, along with restful benches on each side that can be enjoyed by gardeners and greenspace trail walkers..
Since that time, more gardeners have become involved and the space has grown. Water has been piped in, and each Spring the garden starts anew with gardeners contributing to the care and cultivation of the space.
The rules are simple:
- Garden operates with sustainable, organic practices
- No chemical fertilizers allowed
- Garden space assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; interested parties work together to divide the space each growing season
- Water available
- Donations accepted to pay water bill
Gardeners reap what they sow; you must have permission to take something from a gardener’s space.
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