By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor
Plant City’s most eager green thumbs dug in for a morning of fun Sept. 15, during the Plant City Commons community garden’s first Planting Day.
“A garden helps to slow us down and communicate with each other,” said founding member Karen Elizabeth.
The garden, located next to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Carey Street, is meant to be as organic as possible. No pesticides or synthetic fertilizers are allowed. The group is even trying to catch rainwater to aid in the watering of the garden. But, the group stills need someone to take a look at the two wells on the property to see if they are usable.
There are several ways to get involved. A “Gardener” has his or her own plot. A “Worker Bee” works a shared plot. The garden also offers different levels of sponsorship.
In addition to inviting people to enjoy the gardening process, the group seeks to teach people about the origins of their food and make connections with their neighbors.
“This is something that grows an attitude that can be spread throughout the community,” Rosalind Baker, another founding member, said.
For more information, contact Elizabeth, karene888@yahoo.com.