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Aug. 25, 2008
Categorized in: Gardening in the Desert Southwes
Community Gardening is a 'hot' topic these days. It's become a way to unite communities and to assist in educating kids and adults about the possibilities of raising food and beautifying the neighborhood, especially in an urban setting.
About 2 months ago, I was contacted to assist with the birth of Coronado's community garden. Assembled at the first meeting was a young woman from our local Ashram (the Seikh community), a gentleman who works for Blue Sky Farms, one of the directors of the Neighborhood and me. It was decided to look for sites within our community, including the Ashram, for a Community Garden.
We decided on the previous Community Garden site, behind the Probation Office, as our first attempt, since this site had an irrigation system. Our meeting on Saturday, headed by Phoenix Permaculture Guild, gave us great information for the placement of a garden on this site. We also discussed rainwater harvesting, and we’re determined to make this a part of our Garden.
We’re really excited to begin our Garden, and this planning is such an important phase, but it’s so tedious. However, I know from past experiences, not all of which were pleasant, that the placement of any garden is critical to its success.
We will begin planning for work dates, gathering volunteers, and, hopefully, encourage participation from the Permaculture Guild, as well as the Master Gardener program, to make our garden a success. I really want to get planting, but I am aware that for a Community Garden, the Community must be involved, in all levels.
We were extremely fortunate that one of the owners of Southwest Gardener lives in Coronado and she and the shop have donated bags of vegetable and flower seeds for our use in the Garden. So, we have the seeds, the ideas, and the enthusiasm. Now, all we need is a plan and the volunteers to make it work. I’ll keep you posted on our progress.
