Junction Triangle

I for one would love to see a community garden go in here. But if that doesn't happen, I'm also happy with more green space in any form. We were relative newcomers and not involved much in the community when the last garden controversy erupted, but I understand it got very heated. We have friends who have a plot just north of Dupont, beside the tennis courts, and it's wonderful to see how the garden becomes a big part of their family life from spring to fall -- the dad pulling a load of squash home in the kids' wagon.

Gardens don’t just make food – they make delicious, nutritious food that isn’t wrapped in plastic. By growing our own vegetables, we save money, we make less waste, we get exercise, we relieve our stresses, we clean the air, we compost, we show our children (and ourselves) the cycle from seed to seedpod, and we interact with each other. I don’t see a downside in any of that. But if there are concerns about a community garden, we should discuss them here and try to address them in a thorough manner so we all know what the advantages and disadvantages are.

“Gardening is the best alternative therapy.” Germaine Greer

“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” Margaret Atwood