How Does Your Garden Grow.....
Staying true to form, the City of Suwanee has started the process of
sowing seeds for a community garden. The 7-acre site is located near historic
Old Town Suwanee at Buford Hwy near White Street and the location of a former
farm.
The City of Suwanee is steeped in agricultural history
so the community garden seems completely appropriate and won voters approval
as part of Suwanee's open space program. The newly created community garden
and historic barn, which still stands, will pay homage to the City of Suwanee's
beginnings.
The barn will be renovated and made accessible to the public for work on
the property. In addition to the community garden, the 7-acre site will
include walking trails, seating and will also serve as the back drop for
horticultural and ecological education.
Current plans have the City of Suwanee owning and maintaining the
property. The long-range hope is for an appointed citizen board to
oversee the day-to-day operations of the garden.
Three public meetings are scheduled to discuss the plans for the
garden:
- June 10
- June 24
- July 22
Dates are tentative so check www.suwanee.com for more details
and location.
Hi Janice, next time I'm down that way I'll have to check out the site and the progress, very cool!