We pulled out the transplanted rose bush and hydrangea today, they both died over the last week, which is sad considering the thorns that are still lodged under the skin of my fingers. I suppose this is a part of the experience, but I am still disappointed.
We have had successes, however, we were lucky enough to get a 20% discount from Buffalo Garden, which rocked! And we had help from Elizabeth's neighbor who pulled out all the dead trees, which saved us a lot of time. Pistils Nursery and Goose Hollow also have donated to our cause and that has helped as well.
As the discussion on sustainability deepens and becomes more entrenched we discover that there is a lot to consider and discover. Vivek Shandas and Steve Cohen have both given us their expertise on sustainable urban agriculture and the one thing that seems to be everywhere is this: PLANT SOMETHING! Make use of the space you have, even if that is only a small balcony, get some pots and plant herbs.
Also, driving around I have begun to notice all the empty lots that are over grown with weeds and dead grass. Could these become community gardens? Land owners, of these potential garden spaces, I implore you: Can you get your community to plant here? Can we start to grow strawberries and lettuce, broccoli, sunflowers, lavender and thyme, oregano, tomatoes and bell peppers? Wouldn't that be nice! And environmentally friendly.
In short there are so many places that a garden could be built, where a community could benefit and help the environment. Community gardens, these little centers of urban agriculture, are a sustainable friendly way to get to know your neighbors, build community, learn about plants, animals and where your food comes from, all while cutting down on CO2 emissions.
-L.M.
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