Today we get to take a tour through the Peterson community garden and I’d like to introduce you to Megan, Zach, Karrie and Caleb (if I can get them all there at the same time I’ll post a picture). They heard about the Peterson garden around the same time and decided to work together on a plot. All four would consider themselves novice gardeners and have been learning a lot through the community garden program. As Megan and I walked through the garden you could tell there were gardeners of all skill levels, even some that hadn’t started planting yet. There are plots that are bursting their seems already and some that have their first little seedlings coming up.
Currently “Fab Four” are growing Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, peas, tomatoes, carrots, chives, basil, jalapeno peppers, banana peppers, red pepper and cantaloupe! When Megan ran me through the list of edibles in their garden I was impressed and excited for them. I’m especially excited to see how the cantaloupe turns out. That also happens to be a favorite of the Four as well. It really goes to show how much can be grown in a relatively small space.
I’ve really enjoyed getting to see a new community garden come alive. We will keep checking in on the Albany Park and Peterson gardens as the season progresses. We would love to see what you are gardening right now. Are you a part of a community garden too? Gardening in your back yard? Gardening on your balcony? Tell us about it!
