Thursday, August 11, 2011

Activating the Space

Mid-June 2011

The process of turning the abandoned alley adjacent to our apartment building into a communal garden space was - and continues to be - extremely rewarding.  To call it a case of ‘guerrilla gardening’ is probably a stretch, but we certainly had a.  Rather, we talked with our neighbors and have made an effort to make the project as inclusive as possible.  
The picture above reflects the bulk of what we did to bring the space alive: raised planter beds, woodchips, pavers, flowers, shrubs and some small trees, the arbor, tiki torches and the hose.  
We pretty much managed to get everything for free as we are a scrappy bunch.  
Stay tuned.