A summer garden with its fresh tomatoes,
green beans, and ever- abundant zucchini makes us feel a connection with
the earth as well as with each other.
Fresh vegetables appeal to young and old, rich and poor, and
everyone in between. Current economic conditions are encouraging more
people to consider growing vegetables. Learning new ways to garden in
small spaces and with less effort is even more interesting to people who
are growing vegetables for the first time. Also, there are seniors who
remember having gardens in the past and who would relish the chance to
do some weeding or watering in return for a taste of a fresh tomato.
For the last two summers, Master Gardeners from the Sanbornton, NH area
started
this special
project to grow fresh vegetables for a local food pantry.
The gardeners developed raised beds behind the Sanbornton Public
Library and were available at Sanbornton's Old Home Day to talk with anyone who
was interested or curious
about some of the different aspects of raised bed gardening.
This summer (2012) the project will continue as the gardeners bring what
they have learned from their experiences to a new summer adventure. In
addition to new veggies, there will be a chance to learn more about
container gardening.
More details will become available as the season progresses. Information
can be found at the Sanbornton Public
Library, at the town's
website, at this site, or by calling Karen Ober at
286-9995. Keep a look-out for what's happening.
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