"Vivez, si vous me croyez, N'attendez a demain, Cuellez des aujourd'hui les roses de la vie." Ronsard


Sunday, December 2, 2012

MPower Community Garden

This Saturday, I got a very special tour of an abounding community garden in the 35222 area.  MPower Community Garden is a partnership between gardener Don Ehrett, his wife Missy, the neighborhood residents including FreshfullyAvondale Brewery, Red Mountain Community School, and MPower Ministries.  



Red Mountain Community School student
"Visitors Welcome, Please do not pick."

Uniquely MPower and the Ehretts, expertise in Dahlias

The last of the Dahlias

Dahlia Tubers
More dahlia tubers, saving for next season


Bees

Bok Choi, Jade Pagoda
Compost, some leftover veggies provided by Freshfully
Sugar Snap Peas


Broccoli
Pergula, built by folks from Avondale Brewery



Thank you Don and crew for an inspiring tour and conversation!