Teach Them Young - The Community Gardens In Town
Spring 2012 we learned there was a community garden not too far from our rental place. We 'found' it on our way to see our (new) family doctor whose office is right next to the community garden. How cool right?
We looked for information how to plant on this garden and was delighted to learn that it was for free to plant and to harvest, although some of the raised beds were marked 'paid garden' which means the gardener paid to use the raised bed and public are not to harvest theirs.
The fee for a paid garden wasn't much, only $25 per bed. We thought it was a really great idea for those who don't have backyard at their homes or aren't able to use the backyard on their rental places.
We loved taking our littles to the community gardens although we never picked any veggies from there. There were tables nearby where we could have quick lunch while enjoying the garden view.
Looking at other families with their littles tending the garden was also nice. We really should teach them young of where foods come from, of gardening, of sustainable living.
This garden wasn't fenced back then, everyone was very much free to check out whatever was available to pick freely. Today though, it has chain link fence, well not today, it has been with fence for 2 years now, as some naughty people stole tools and whatnot from the garden 😳 There are also new apartments built right next to the garden, so I guess the fence is also needed for that reason.
We dont live near the garden now and the last time we checked, they painted the raised beds and made them nicer. There is also a pathway for wheelchair now, super cool!
Thanks for looking!
Great post @thekitchenfairy. Keep up the good writing!
I love seeing public city gardens! I always tell people who use them to check the rules, or talk with their fellow gardeners, about the use of herbicides and pesticides. It is a shame when you think you are growing organically, yet your garden mate is using Roundup!
Aaah that is good @new-world-dad ! Never thought of that!
that's awesome @thekitchenfairy! I started a small community garden myself for the people who work and live on this property, and I'm a HUGE advocate. We need to return to the basics, and teach our kids what has REAL value (food, water)
That is awesome @evecab 👍👍👍
Yes, we do hey. Especially today so many things we don't know that end up on our table, most of the times.
exactly...now we are taking food for granted, but one day, in order to be healthy, fresh organic food will be worth gold (it already is, depending on where you live). I still hope that more people will grow their own food and become self-sufficient
That looks really great, I wish we had something like that where we live because my little girl would love that, what a great way to spend time with the kids, lovely post my friend, you have given me some idea's, kind regards Gez.....
I like community gardens. They are such a good idea.
Indeed they are
Thanks @choogirl
Thank you @steemiteducation !
Wow,,, in my area is never used the methods,,, amazing gardener...
Ya sudah @albuluhi Jadi pionernya saja, memulai Di Indonesia 😉
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