Slowly but steadily the idea of a community garden in Barrhead has sprouted and come to life.
The garden held its official grand opening May 18, where the community could come and check out the area. Some came to buy their plot, while other sought information about the project.
Many came just to sit and bask in the sun, watching the tilling process and breathing in smell of new earth.
Soon, what was once just another part of a giant field was a freshly tilled plot of potential. Last week pegs were hammered into the ground to mark off separate plots, and over the weekend the garden was open for planting.
Carrots, beets, potatoes, carrots, corn. A plethora of vegetables will soon be growing deep in the ground.
The great thing about the community garden, is it isn’t only for experienced gardeners or people looking to expand their existing planting area.
No gardening experience? No problem.
For those who haven’t had the opportunity to garden before, whether from lack of time, interest, or space, FCSS has plans in store for various helpful classes.
These will cover everything from how to successfully grow a garden, to properly harvesting and store them through canning and drying.
The Agricultural Service Board is also planning their own teaching experience. Plots managed by the board will be demonstrating the best way to arrange plants, how compost can help a garden, and how to successfully defend against bugs, weeds and plant diseases, to name a few.
Something for the person who has gardened for years, something for the person who has never planted something in their life.
Not only is the garden going to be a fabulous learning tool, but an opportunity for people to come and share their common interest with one another. The social aspect is just as important for a community, as many interested in the project can agree, and the garden has great potential to bring people together.
The whole family and come out and harvest potatoes and carrots for dinner that night. A grandmother can bring the corn and cucumbers she grew to her child and grandchildren. A hobby gardener can donate his extra vegetables to the local food bank.
Keep an eye on the garden Barrhead, there may be little spots of green life peeking out of the ground soon enough.
