Evolver Atlanta Community Garden
posted by ST Frequency | January 31, 2009
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As part of our efforts to build a strong, inspired, and forward-looking community in Atlanta, our Evolver Regional chapter has begun planning to grow a garden this season. So far, we have met several times to discuss options, such as what/when/where to plant, and how to organize the work schedule.Â
We are still in the discussion stages, but we've already taken concrete steps toward getting started. We recently connected with a representative of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Fred Conrad, whose job it is to help groups like ours get started building a community garden. One frigid morning a few weeks ago, Fred took a group of us on a three-hour tour of model community garden projects in the area, to give us some ideas on how to go about collectively growing some food.
This was a very motivating experience -- and encouraging as well! Fred assured us that we've already overcome the biggest hurdle: organizing a group of gardeners. The actual gardening (which is new territory for all of us) is the easy part, he told us. There's still a lot of planning we need to do before the real work begins, but February is upon us, so there's no time to lose.
I'll continue to update this Project as things develop. If anyone in the Atlanta area is interested in helping out, contact us here or through the Evolver Atlanta page..
Happy Homesteading,
ST
Comments
I'm in!
— Apr 17, 2009
It has been years since I gardened, but I will definitely lend a hand.
I might be able to help with some seed as well. I can get good seeds out of Louisiana.
The only thing I ask is that we check our seeds. I don't want to buy anything from Monsanto and don't want to contribute to the growing of ANYTHING from genetically engineered seeds they produce.
If you wonder why I just said that, I strongly suggest you watch this video. It is a long one, but if you are serious about the garden, it is a must watch.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6262083407501596844&hl=en
The Update
— Jun 15, 2009
Hi all,
Here's the long-awaited update.... The garden is alive and well, growing under the care of the folks that live at the Amata community, on the Lake Claire Community Land Trust. Our initial vision of creating an "Evolver Atlanta" garden didn't wind up running as we'd envisioned it at the start, as it ended up being regularly tended by those that live right beside it. But Evolver Atlanta was instrumental in getting it started, sowing the seeds and beautifying the grounds.
Our relationship with the Amata/Land Trust, and its beautiful gardens, is one of close collaboration and shared vision. All are welcome to visit, work, play, and enjoy!
;)
st
