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.

Monday, April 12, 2010

The Bogarden!


March 20th - What used to be a vacant lot devoid of activity is filled with the sounds of shoveling, hammering, and laughter. The corner of Bogard and Rutledge is becoming home to the latest community garden on the Charleston peninsula - a place where the community can gather to work together, socialize, and grow vegetables. I was happy to be able to come out to this work day to help others build garden boxes, fill them with compost, and even plant some of the first basil starters. The high-quality compost delivered that morning was made possible by a fundraiser party the night before, of which I must say was a rocking good time. Things are really coming together at the Bogarden, and since that work day I'm sure even more has happened! Below are a few pictures from that day. If any of you are interested in getting a plot at the Bogarden, helping out, or if you would like like more information send an e-mail to thebogarden@gmail.com. They also have a blog located at www.thebogarden.blogspot.com. Updates are sure to follow!


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