Will you fund the Carrot Committee?
Carrot Committee Man. Artist: Peyton Harrop © 2019 Yes, I seriously sprained my ankle watering my plot at the community garden. As a hobby/ sport/ pastime/survival/moneysaving/social activity growing veggies is not extreme. But there is a risk every time we enter the garden. Or chose not to grow our own veggies. Not brain damage risk like football or rugby, or ACL like netball, but risks just the same. Community gardens must maintain their sites for the safety of gardeners and visitors alike, but who funds them and harvests the rewards? The frustrations of being laid up and unable to till my plot and get the last of the summer veggies in gave me time to think. Now that’s bad for me. Good for you as you get to hear what’s on my mind. Scary I know – I promise not to go too deep! Recently a volunteer from a charity came to me about the possibility for some of their clients to visit the community garden with the ...