May 1, 2018
It's hard to believe that the Pendleton Community Garden is entering its 9th year. Over that period of time, the garden has donated literally thousands of pounds of fresh, locally-grown produce to local residents. Every Thursday during the growing season, fresh vegetables are harvested and loaded onto the library's Read 'n' Feed trailer, a unique combination of a bookmobile and mobile food pantry.
It's no secret that we love fresh veggies, but we also love fresh faces, and we want to involve as many people as we can in the community garden. It is a community garden after all. And part of its mission is to "cultivate a community mindset of volunteerism." A great way to give back to your community is to get involved as a plotholder or garden volunteer.
If you are interested in becoming a plotholder, call the library at (765) 778-7527 to talk with Jennifer. She will explain that one half of each plot is for the plotholders who can grow veggies for themselves. The other half of the plot is planted by volunteers, and that half grows vegetables for Read 'n' Feed. Both halves of the plot are tended to by the plotholders. This includes weeding, watering, and harvesting. Jennifer can answer any question you may have about the Pendleton Community Garden, including how to become a garden volunteer.
Whether you want to spend an hour planting seeds in the sunshine or dedicate an afternoon each week to harvest, plant, or weed, the Pendleton Community Garden appreciates any and all help.
Lynn Hobbs
PCL Director
