I've been asked to share some of my goals for the garden this year....
My name is Sarah. I grew up in gardens, mostly tinkering in the shadows of my elders, pulling weeds picking cherries and watering tulips. When I grew up and got out on my own, I carried on the tradition and took up the hobby myself. In recent years, it's less of a hobby, and more of a year long endeavor. I started my vegetable garden this year back in February, starting seeds in my windowsills. I've been dreaming of a fresh tomato for months. My own garden is probably feeling somewhat neglected these days though, since I spend most of my days in the Pantry Garden. But it's for a good cause and I find that my heirloom tomatoes are pretty hardy.

I am so proud of what we have created. It is not just a vegetable garden, but a community space where young and old work together, learn together, and grow. I have seen small children following in the shadows of their grandmothers at the garden, happily munching on turnip greens. I have seen teenagers excited to learn about growing their own food. I have been fortunate enough to learn new gardening secrets from elderly women who have been gardening for half a century. I am looking forward to learning more as the season progresses and to instilling a love of gardening in others. And I am counting the days to that first tomato!