What began as a great idea has bloomed.
After some Sweet Home City Council members mentioned the possibility of a community garden, city staff began discussing it internally. Then the Public Works Department brought it to life at Strawberry Park.
The garden, which was funded by proceeds from the May 20 Rabbit Run, includes eight plots, half of which have been reserved.
Plots cost $35 for a lease through Dec. 31. Interested parties must visit City Hall at 3225 Main St. to sign waivers and pay the fee. All plant species are welcome, save anything illegal.
“Interest has been good,” City Manager Kelcey Young said, “and I think it’s one of those things that we’re just going to continue to grow.”
She called the area a good pilot spot for a community garden.
“There are options for additional community gardens later on, and we’d love to do that, but Strawberry Park already has a lot of water and open space,” she said. “We thought this would be a good place to start.”