A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the oldest tree on Bard Campus that just wouldn't die, and is admired by many. On the way to the tree you will pass the Bard Community garden.
What is the Community Garden? It is a garden from which the community at large can share in the produce, the only requirement is that you volunteer some time to help with the upkeep.
To make maintaining the garden fun, each Wednesday between 4PM and 6PM after weeding, the volunteers share a meal together. This is a great way for the regular community to get to know members of the Bard community.
The day I was there I met Sascha who does the organizing of this weekly event. She was busy weeding and was happy to tell me about the various plants, which were of interest to me as I love gardening. We chatted for a while and she also showed me the mud hut they had contructed near the garden.
I told Sascha it would be great to let more people know about the garden. Yes, I could blog about it. A few days later I received an email from her and this is what she wanted to tell the community:
Come to this Wednesday's "Weed-and-Feed"!
Kids, friends, families, Bard students/faculty ---everyone is welcome!
Come Join us in the garden to weed/work/chat this Wednesday starting at 4PM and enjoy some potlock snacks at 5:30. Nobody is expected to do any more work than is comfortable.
Feel free to bring some food for all to munch if you'd like to. most of all, we'd just like your presence so we can share the garden together.
Any questions just email the gardener at aw381@bard.edu
What a great invitation to the community at large.
Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com
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Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com
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Neat idea Jennifer I hope you get some volunteers.
Jennifer, that mud hut is way cool. I thought I literally was in AFRICA, no joke!!
Paddy - I sure more people turn up. It is a great way for both communities to get to know each other better.
Gary - I know what you mean. i heard they are also going to build a fire pit I wonder if that will be from mud. Will update after further investigation.
Jennifer, if it was just a little wee bit closer, I'd show up!
Pat - I know you would.
Jennifer - Wednesday 4PM/5:30 - sounds like a hump night to me!
Jennifer sounds like a great use of time, and there is nothing like working along side someone else to form a great and lasting friendship.
Jennifer- this is a wonderful idea. Great Post!
JENNIFER, I love these community gardens. We have one here locally also. I wrote about it last summer. It would be good to do another update.
Carol - Midweek is really a great time to get together with other.
George - You are right, a great way to form friendships is by toiling together and sharing a meal.
Barb - think more communities shop implement a garden.
Marchel - Community gardens are wonderful, you should re-post your blog as a reminder or to introduce it to newcomers.