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Finding a natural, quiet place in the city can be difficult. So can finding sustainable local produce. Gardens like the 2655 Thomas Community Garden in Humboldt Park fulfill both these needs. The garden is part of NeighborSpace Organization and is open to the public 24/7. It houses herbs, perennials, and vegetables.
This is what volunteer Kim Werst told me:
“Almost always the neighborhood kids come by to assist as well. We put them to work watering the beds and helping move soil, etc. I hope to have them help transplant actual plants this year so they get a taste for growing sustainable foods even if they live in the heart of a major metropolitan city. My personal opinion is that the garden is a place where people go to have a peaceful break in their day of concrete and noise. They can be inspired to green up their households, or live vicariously if that isn’t an option in their current situation. Every time I went there last summer after work to prune tomatoes or water the plants, someone would come up to chat about the garden. I never anticipated the number of lives engaged by the garden. There are many others around Humboldt Park as well – so it’s lovely to see them as part of the makeup of such a diverse area in Chicago.”
So inspiring! I know there is a number of community gardens in Chicago but it would be a great resource if I could create a list of these gardens. Maybe it’s already out there. Someone let me know. In the meantime, make sure to stop by the garden and get dirty on April 24 for Earth Day Work Day from 12-3pm followed by a potluck BBQ until 6pm while they try to raise $2,010 for 2010.
2655 Thomas Facebook and Flickr
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i love it!
Comment by potandbox April 9, 2010 @ 7:52 pm