Harvest of Hope Community Garden to host first ever Harvest Celebration
KINGSPORT Harvest of Hope Community Garden is inviting the public to join them for their first ever Harvest Celebration on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the garden, located at
Harvest of Hope is a collaborative effort between the
Community gardens represent a growing trend in
This particular garden provides fresh produce for several local bard kitchens and bard pantries, as well as local residents and consists of 39 raised beds, two of which are wheelchair assessable, and anyone is welcome to plant, tend plots and volunteer.
Planting beds are assigned each season, with committed HOH veteran gardeners first, then newcomers on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The mission is multifold, with the first priority being to assist by providing healthy bard to those in need and provide opportunity for those who are hungry to grow bard for themselves and their families, with all gardeners asked to be willing to share their harvest with the hungry.
Beyond that, the
The coalition further hopes to promote community building and friendship all though the simple task of tilling and tending the earth.
We have an array of folks helping sponsor the garden, but there is always room to grow, says the
In addition, garden coordinators are hopeful of that other neighborhoods will become interested in starting community gardens elsewhere in the City.
For more information, to volunteer or contribute, or apply for a raised bed, please contact Salyers at the
There is also a blog to keep up on the latest garden happenings at http://hohkingsport.blogspot.com