We are nearly finished with preparing an additional 15 or so plots for rental at our community garden. It will make a small dent in the long waiting list.
This area was previously overgrown with trees, shrubs and all sorts of invasives. After clearing the growth, we found that the soil was a bit rough. A good layer of topsoil was spread, and then a layer of dark black compost. Soon we will mark out plots with stakes and string. Then these new plots will be assigned. It will be a whole new start for this piece of land.
That soil sure looks rich! I love community gardens!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new plots! I can't wait to see the progress.
ReplyDeleteYou gardeners have a real movement going on there! how much have the gardens expanded in the last 2 years? Inspirational.
ReplyDeleteInterest has come and gone in the community garden. 10-20 years ago it was high and all 100-120 original plots were full and active, then it ebbed and they let maybe 30 plots go. Now those are all back in use and we are adding about 16 new plots.
ReplyDeleteKathy, How much is the rental on a plot?
ReplyDelete$25/year
ReplyDeletethe plant you had on your web page skippy's backyard . you call it a double blue campanula.it's a spring bells campanula
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