Root Riot’s community garden in Oak Park is seeing signs of life. Here’s the lot after the beds were built but before any planting was done, not quite a week ago:
And here it is today:
Here is my little plot, with kale, bell pepper plants, squash, zucchini, and some marigolds to discourage local wildlife:
And here is someone else’s plot:
Votre jardin est tres joli, GiGi!
I just noticed this today on Madison. What a great use for the vacant lot!
Agreed, Jacky, so I hope we get to keep it. Unfortunately for us, the lot is on loan and listed for sale.