Welcome to the Environmental Studies Capstone Course blog. Over the past decade, community interest in reclaiming control over food production and consumption has fueled a wave of food activism, what Sandor Katz calls"America's Underground Food Movements."

Participants in this course are taking part in the urban agriculture food movement. In addition to reading , discussing, researching and writing on urban agriculture, we are participating. We are planning and planting a garden on campus, forming allegiances with campus and community groups, and contributing to a more sustainable community.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

What to doo

Hello all
Seems there has been some trouble initiating the plotting and planting stages of the urban garden project. One main issue is the amount of morning sun our garden gets. I think the one next to the monkey grass is surely out... it gets hardly any afternoon sun also. What does everyone think about the plot next to the Sociology Dept? I would like input so that I do not make any executive decisions, but tomorrow (Sunday) is the only real day I have to dedicate to building the garden box and I might have to go ahead and do it. I agree that we should also direct our efforts to the Bogarden, Morris St garden, etc, but it would be nice to have something to show for our efforts on campus. I believe there is still hope for our little garden! Things that grow better in partial shade are rooted plants like carrots radishes, etc. That means our tater tower is golden too :) 
Also I had another idea for our class. Since it is "Urban Gardening" how about we take it to the streets? the people, I mean. What if we put the word out there that our class is wanting to help anyone in need to start their garden for them. I mean, I'm sure there are lots of people in the community with an interest in growing their own herbs and veggies and doing it organically, so why don't we promote that by helping them get started? I don't know how to get the word out there though, I was just brainstorming about radio talk shows and local media like that, but what do yall think? Help people help themselves, just like Hamburger Helper helps you to have a great meal :) Just a thought. 
Anyways, if we make the decision to not plant on campus, that's cool because we can still move the box once it's built. I'll be constructing it tomorrow around 10 or 11 if anyone's got time on their two hands to lend... come on by! 
Anyways, hope everyone's weekend is going lovely-ly. 

2 comments:

  1. Hi Madeline--I'm going to comment in a new post above so everyone will see it.

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  2. - I like your idea about helping others start gardens--Don't know where to start with that, like you said, but I think we could definitely go somewhere with it

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