Gardening is cool, can ya dig it?

by Jackie Lewandoski
Growing your own vegetables is obviously a way to save money and stay healthy, especially if you grow an organic garden. I've met several folks who have begun community gardens. I visited the one in the Abingtons. It's such a great idea because you don't have to have a yard. You simply rent a plot, plant, cultivate and harvest. Of course it's not THAT simple. But once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun, and it brings people together. The water is provided and a solar powered fence to keep out the hungry critters. They even help the local food pantry by offering excess vegetables grown. Barbara, the garden coordinator, took me on a tour of the garden. Some of the plots had fancy posts and raised beds, some were very simple but all the plants were lush and healthy. There were beans, corn, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, and potatoes to name a few. Can you believe one potato plant can yield 5 pounds of potatoes? Talk about saving money! If you are interested in more information and taking a look at the Abington Community Garden go to http://www.aajrb.com/.