By: Cortney P.

Cortney P. — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:30:26 +0000

I was lucky enough to attent a Meetup in seattle where Stephanie spoke to those like-minded folks who are ready to take food back! I wanted to let you know how empowering it was for me to build my own arguments for organic gardening from the information I got there! When I got home that evening I spoke with my boyfriend and his roommates,who are lucky enough to live in a home on nearly 1/4 of an acre (i believe) and they have become as passionate about healthy eating habits as I have over the past several months. When I simply made the statement of how much money they’d save with just 2 tomato plants, they smiled and said they wouldn’t stop me from “tearin’ up a piece of the yard”! That was all that I needed; I live in a condo and am limited to container gardening, and since digging in the dirt is truly my Zen, I would prefer to propagate everything in this huge yard and then use only what i have room for. I am beyond joyful about my chance here, and I am confident for the most part about my ability to grow and coax life from soil, but I do have some questions. My first is fairly simple; is it possible for me to barter labor for advice on plotting my beds? I realise that you may not need this extra help, so I would also ask if you have ideas about where else I may volunteer my time, back, and hands. I have much to learn about organic farming, and I would prefer to learn by doing-
I must stress again how positive I am about making a difference by getting others involved with this! Are there any ideas you have about starting a community garden in my city? Do I start by going to city hall or the planners office? If you could let me in on a secret or two, I’d be very greatful.
Thank you again, and good luck!
Cortney

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By: Cortney P.