Just a few weekends ago, the Landless Gardeners joined neighbours from the West Platt neighbourhood in hosting a street party. The event was intended to foster community and reclaim the streets for people, as opposed to cars. The party was well-attended and drew families and students onto the street where people took part in a drumming circle, games, and neighbourhood BBQ.
Members of The Landless Gardeners brought fresh-picked (and washed) veggies to the street party, contributing some food for the BBQ, which made a lovely salad and great veggies skewers. The remaining food was provided to anyone in the community who wanted to sample a taste of our gardens.
While at the street party, we had a chance to tour the garden of one West Platt resident who had constructed a miniature greenhouse out of four old window panes, hinged together, with a piece of plexi-glass acting as a cover for the top. The man explained that his self-constructed greenhouse allowed him to start some transplants in the spring, and to extend the outdoor growing season of herbs by leaving them in the greenhouse. Great use of old windows!
The Landless Gardeners are nearing the end of their growing season, but there's some canning and preserving left to do before colder weather sets in. Stay posted for more information on dates and times for those events.
--The Landless Gardeners
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