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This article was published 20/05/2023 (1228 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
A Brandon non-profit organization is looking for people and businesses with a green thumb and an interest in adopting a small garden in and around the downtown core.
The Incredible Edible project provides planters, soil, seeds and regular watering to sponsors who agree to weed, maintain and eventually reap the benefits from their mini garden of vegetables and edible flowers.
The program was launched six years ago with a dozen planters and over the years has grown to almost 20 containers, said Hope Switzer, community development co-ordinator with the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (BNRC) and Incredible Edible creator.
“I care about community development, I care about the downtown ecosystem,” said Switzer. “And this always gets people talking, and then sitting and chatting, it even promotes tourism. Plus, it’s good for the businesses because the sponsors are recognized on each of the planters.”
Sponsors are still being accepted for next week’s launch of the Incredible Edible project, at a cost of $350. Each planter is placed outside the business or organization and comes with a name plate and instructions on how to harvest the vegetables that are growing, which Switzer said is an additional “education piece.”
Originally started in the downtown area with mini gardens lining Rosser and Princess avenues between First and 15th streets, the goal is to expand the area as far as possible.
The planter is seeded according to where it will be located, and when it gets sun and shade. The size is important as well; some are deep, others are wide.
Hardy herbs like basil, dill, rosemary, mint and oregano have been harvested in the past, said Switzer, along with tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and potatoes.
Part of the project is about food security and providing food for passersby, but more than that, Switzer said, it’s about building up the community.
“I think it’s important for the community to come together. We’ve moved away from the community taking responsibility, and we should put the onus back on all of us to do some of this work to take care of each other to support community development, revitalization, and local businesses.”
Ten businesses and organizations have signed up for this year’s project so far: Lindenberg Seeds, BDO, City of Brandon, Greenspot, Cooperators, The New System Store, Donald and Kehler, Brandon University, Southwestern Art Gallery, and the Brandon Public Library.
For more information, call 204-720-3451.
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