One man’s mission to grow something bigger: Community garden...
This whole project started with a simple idea — one I couldn’t shake. I looked at a patch of forgotten land in our village and thought, we could do something with that. Not “we” as in a team or organisation — just me. One person, with a spade, a bit of vision, and a real hope to make a difference.
So I approached the council. I chased down local retailers. I did the paperwork. And finally, after weeks of back-and-forth, I was granted access to turn that unused ground into something meaningful: a productive garden where fruit and veg could be grown for the benefit of the village.
I’ve done all the graft myself — clearing brambles, levelling soil, laying down landscaping fabric to keep the weeds away. I’ve built three of the six raised beds I’ve planned, and filled two of them so far. Some plants are already in, but I suspect I’ve missed the boat for any major harvest this year. That said, it’s never too late to try — and I’ll be planting some quick growers and cold-hardy crops like beetroot, carrots, radish, and cauliflower in the coming days.
I’m not doing this for profit, or recognition. I’m doing it because I want my children — and the other kids in our village — to grow up with a better understanding of where food really comes from. Not from a supermarket shelf or plastic packaging, but from soil, sunshine, and hard work. If a few curious minds wander over and start asking questions about what’s growing, or if they taste a freshly pulled carrot for the first time, I’ll know it’s all been worth it.
This is one man’s attempt to turn waste into worth. A bit of graft for a whole lot of good.
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You're a god of the game. The god of the game! Your idea, your vision, your passion, your execution, top notch! How is it that these days, gods walk among men?
Oh dang, I thought the whole thing was underwater there for a second. With all the flooding we have been having in the US, it looked like muddy water all around the raised beds.
Wow! Great idea and I'm glad you were granted the permission to do that. Hope this community garden will grow.
Great work in taking the initiative to start a communual garden. Have you put any word out for help, I'm sure there will be a lot of keen green fingers while would love to contribute. Or maybe keep one planter for kids so they can manage it all by themselves.
Not that I'm an expert, but I believe pumpkins grow into quite late in the season, perhaps not too late to start planting ?
Everyone days theyll lend a hand, but when theres 9tonne of soil to move, youd be surprised at how quickly everyone becomes busy!! Lol
We live in a democracy, but why do good ideas everywhere encounter obstacles, prejudices, arguments?
A good idea and a good project, I support it.
I also have a kid and I teach him as much gardening and food production as possible.
I think it should be a mandatory subject in school.
wow you started something really big.😍
You have a heart of a gold. Your initiative is rooted in selflessness and just want to do something that would benefit the bigger population. Hope someone sees your effort and share the same vision as yours, though. Someone who is willing to share even the loads of physical labor. I went through the comments and I laughed when you said about people becoming suddenly busy when asked for help that involves physical labor. I find it funny because that is so,so like just here in our community. When called for volunteer works that benefit the community, so many excuses are made. But if the leaders give a little reward to those who came and volunteered, they become jealous and would even dare say "it's unfair!" hahaha. Salute to you, sir! You're admirable.