Excited to report that my almost 3 year wait for a P.Patch garden spot is finally coming to an end. Received an email this week that spots are available. There are over 68 area in Seattle that are designated as public gardening spaces that can be rented out on an annual basis. I could have had a garden probably 2+ years ago, except that I was waiting for the P Patch in the park complex across the street from my condo to open up. If I'm going to invest so much of my free spring/summer time, I wanted to be in walking distance from home.
Saturday morning, I walked over to check the gardens out. A large portion of the garden raises food for local food banks that I'm sure I'll be lending a hand with. I'm thrilled to tackle a true garden and have the opportunity to turn my thumb a shade greener. Been missing the lack of yard, and this will give me my own little patch of dirt to play and create in.
Right now, I'm pondering what portion of the space I want to utilize for an herb garden, cut flower bed and vegetables. This weekend I've done lot of reading up on our growing season, crop rotations, garden design ideas and plant's preferences. Head is spinning with the possibilities. But it's invigorating.
Keep you posted along the way as project garden gets underway.
This is so exciting! I can't wait to get to a place (like back to Seattle?) where I can start gardening again. I've let my green thumb languish for way too long now. I'm so looking forward to seeing your garden!
Posted by: Jen Waller | March 08, 2010 at 09:21 PM
It'd be great to see you back in Seattle! I'm looking forward to learning and seeing things grow.
Posted by: Jnet | March 11, 2010 at 12:47 AM