Children's Garden at Stark's Garden, Orange, TexasThanks to Bill Hudspeth's backhoe wizardry, we're adding a Children's Garden to our Community Garden; stop by next Sunday and see tree stumps go out, and the fence posts go in. There are approximately 600 Community Gardens sponsored by Churches across the country; many of them have areas specifically focused on youth and children. There, kids learn about where food comes from, get hands-on experience, and contribute to their communities food banks.
Mr. McGregor's GardenMany children's gardens develop themes that children can relate to, and expand on. At the Stark Garden in Orange, Texas, raised beds are set up that represent stories from fairy tales, from the Bible, or from Children's Literature. The small garden above (it is about 6X6 feet) tells the story of Peter Rabbit.
Over the winter (between November through March) your Community Gardeners will be preparing the garden for spring planting. Mulch will be laid down, infrastructure (fencing, water lines and meters, and trellises) will be put in, planting "maps" will be put together. If you would like to take part in the Community Garden--as a gardener, helper, or contributor--you are most gratefully welcomed to do so!
In the mean time, watch how the Children's Garden Grows!
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