First off, congratulations to Suzanne Hanna and the people who organize the Allard Street Community Garden. They received a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to replace the deteriorated wooden retaining walls and paving slabs around the existing raised garden plots in order to improve accessibility and safety for users. I heard the new fence is made of cedar, which is a very durable wood without the nasty chemicals found in pressurized lumber.
As well, the number of garden plots has been increased from 32 to 45, enabling more people to participate and grow food.
The Allard Street Community Garden currently provides space for 120 participants, many of whom are low income and without outdoor garden space to grow their own food.
It also provides social and recreational opportunities for Sault residents living with disabilities.
Read more of David Orazietti’s media release on SooToday.
Come for the food, stay for the fun
The Rocks and Trees group, a network of local people interested in healthy, sustainable living is having its social this month at the community garden. This is a family-friendly gathering for people who like good food and conversation. Toys for the kids!
What : Potluck for people interested in green living. Bring the family.
When : Friday, July 18, 6-9 pm
Where : Allard St. Community Garden, located next to the Canadian Red Cross, 105 Allard Steet (map)
No dishes will be provided and this is a garbage free event so please bring your own reuseable dishes or, if necessary, paper plates, cups and napkins which can be recycled.
Rain or shine as we can meet underneath the shade structure.
Small gas BBQ will be available as well as outlets for one or two crock pots. Washrooms will be accessible in the Red Cross building.
No real need to RSVP but it would be nice to know how many people to expect. Please email Don @ mcgormd AT cleannorth DOT org if you plan to attend and the number of people coming with you.
