Our Garden Spot
We've partnered with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to build an herb garden at Second Helpings. A dedicated group of volunteers laid the foundation and created the structure in early June, and another group planted basil, parsley, oregano, dill, and chives.
After some diligent work by volunteer Dave Kelly, CSX agreed to trim the trees along their side of the fence in an effort to help sunlight reach our garden. In the coming weeks, more volunteers will complete the structure and finish planting the garden. Already the fruits of our labors have blossomed, despite the sweltering summer heat. The basil is ready to be picked, and the parsley looks to be ready soon.
Often, Second Helpings provides the only meal of the day for a hungry Indianapolis resident. We are always working hard, therefore, to deliver nutritious and delicious meals from quality ingredients. Fresh herbs will brighten and season our food, and hopefully bring a little joy to someone in need.
Comments
| Dave Kelly |
July 20th, 2011 6:55am
Thanks for the kudos, but the thanks goes to Mr. Tom Drake (and others from CSX), as he broke from what is protocol regarding clearing vegetation (trees, etc), and offered the solution. CSX has been a great partner in this venture! Without their efforts, we'd have nothing but a sun-starved garden. Let the growing begin...
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