Ground Broken for Denver Park Demonstration Garden
May 21, 2009
Thursday, May 7th, a group of nine Clinton County residents broke ground on a demonstration garden planned for the memorial site at J.W. Denver Williams Memorial Park. The group included: Guy, Sandy, Maggie, and Nellie Ashmore, Cynthia Hannah, Ceel Wathen, Dana Williams, Angela Simonson, and Taylor Stuckert.
The proposal for the demonstration garden was approved by the Parks Board on April 13th. The total area for the plot is 12’x14’ and will feature a rotation of four beds, which includes one raised-bed plot.
The demonstration garden is in conjunction with the greater community gardens initiative, which has received broad community support and involvement.
The garden will be a way of illustrating both the nutritional and economical benefits of having a small-plot garden. Demonstration gardens are a great way to increase public awareness and serve as a valuable educational tool for people of all ages.
The goal is to have a place for teachers to bring students or public workshops to be given that provide a hands-on experience throughout various stages of the process.
The public is encouraged to visit the garden site which will continue to develop over the coming months. The garden is located in the memorial square (with the flag pole) by the volleyball courts.
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