Gardener Smith

Smith may yet become a gardener, after edict from me, one which insisted he find a community garden. He is obviously hankering to grow veggies. For years we've seen people gardening in land behind the church, a Presbyterian church, across the street from our condo. Smith investigated and found it wasn't a church garden, but a community garden…with available land! He joined on the spot.

Smith spent the week planning, laying out his garden, figuring out what veggies he wanted to plant.  As you might guess, we spent the weekend shopping.  Some of our choices maybe getting a late start, but we'll give it a shot and learn as we go. Lettuce was planted in the carport box and herbs will be housed in the black pot (maybe a tomato, too).  Any harvest will be close at hand and we can easily take what we need for dinner. 

Smith spent most of yesterday planting his starts and tending his garden.  He planted broccoli, radishes, beets, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, lettuce and more.  Other plants will be added after the upcoming storm.

The community garden is amazing! They have their own tractor, tools, water, and compost (we'll contribute)and many shared gardens--herbs, asparagus, rhubarb and horseradish, fruit trees, and more gardens are planned.  More about this incredible find tomorrow.

Comments

[Elizabeth]

I'm so jealous! Community gardens here have communal pigeons, not tractors.

[Kym]

This sounds like an exciting adventure! Can't wait for updates!

[Cookie]

Woo Hoo!

That's wonderful that there's a community garden so close to home.

[Lucia]

Most excellent! And so conveniently close. My stepmother has been put in charge of a community garden, and she does great work, but she has to drive to get there.

[yvonne]

Nothing beats time in the garden - so many rewards not the least of which are fresh veggies & a sense of connection to the earth. In the north We anxiously await the May long weekend for some assurance that the frost has passed & planting can begin. Lucky you to get started now!

[Teyani]

you will truly enjoy this Margene!

[Kim]

Yay Farmer Smith!!! You are going to have so much fun!

[Paula]

Very nice. Y'all will have great garden produce. What about the snow?