When Bedford Middle School was built, and the adjacent Wakeman athletic complex was developed, Westport’s Community Gardens seemed to be shoveled aside.
But the Community Gardens found a home: appropriately enough, the former Jaeger farm adjacent to Long Lots School.
Paige and Allison Schwartz work in their parents' plot last summer.
It’s bigger and better than ever. Last year, it doubled in size. And though it’s only mid-January, organizers are already looking ahead. They’re now allotting spaces for the 2012 growing season. Gardeners of all ages are invited to grow vegetables, herbs, flowers and other plants.
The Community Gardens actually grow a community, too. “Members share gardening tips, plants and seedlings with fellow gardeners,” says chairman Lou Weinberg. “There is a wealth of knowledge among the members, many of whom have master gardener training. This is a wonderful community to be a part of.”
Gardeners may apply for a 10-by-20-foot or 10-by-40-foot plot. Sunny plots and shady spots are available. No pesticides or herbicides are permitted. Applications are available at http://westportgardens.org.
