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Gardening in Community
A patchwork of garden plots, divided by chicken wire fences
Tomato cages and bean trellises sprout up from the soil
In spring, the gardens boast neat rows of pale green lettuce
In summer huge, prolific zucchini plants abound
In fall, unruly squash vines take over garden plots
Every gardener plants uniquely different crops
Some people grow Big Boy tomatoes and bush beans
Others nurture long Asian squash from their homeland
Microbes flourish in a communal compost pile nearby
Happy pollinators buzz and flit everywhere
Community gardens make space for those without yard space
Sunny, chemical-free space for growing food and flowers
Sacred, holy, joyful space
Space that welcomes novice gardeners and skilled green thumbs alike Space filled with hope for thriving plants and abundant harvest
Enjoy more posts by Kristi Jones HERE.
Kristi Jones is a poet from Madison, Wisconsin. She loves spending time outdoors, whether tending her community garden plot or hiking local trails. Kristi’s poetry has been published in The Tiny Seed and UAMS Medicine and Meaning. She holds a BA from St Olaf College.
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