Independence Township Parks and Recreation is expanding its Clarkston Community Garden this spring, growing from 40 to 80 plots.
‘The Share Garden program was experimental last summer and incredibly successful,” said Kelly Hyer, recreation supervisor. “It is great for those who live in apartments or condos or for those who don’t get much sun.?
The share-garden program started last year, with 32 families renting 40 plots for cultivation. This year’s garden is 80 plots, each 10-by-10 feet. Renters can grow whatever vegetables they want and keep the harvest.
Share gardeners also commit to 10 hours of volunteer service in the garden, to plant, weed, and harvest.
‘Last year, nearly 10,000 pounds of food was harvested and donated to local food banks and about half of the volunteer hours came from our Share Gardeners,? Hyer said.
Orientation is 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 25 in the Independence Fire Department Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive. Park in the north parking lot of First Baptist Church.
Rentals are $20. Call 248-625-8223.