Community Garden
Last updated by Pincilus on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 19:40.
The Black Mountain Community Garden serves the Town of Black Mountain in three ways: first it provides nearly 4000 pounds of vegetables to the valley's soup kitchens and food pantries, secondly it provides volunteer and educational opportunities for area college, high school and elementary students, and thirdly it provides a place for local citizens to grow food for their families.
Water is currently siphoned from the bordering Swannanoa River via a gasoline powered engine.
Last updated by isadora on Wed, 02/13/2008 - 18:56.
The Black Mountain Community Garden is located in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It was founded by an 89 year old man named Dr. Wilson. After undergoing some medical issues his doctor told him that he needed to get outside and do something. Dr.Wilson then decided to start a community garden. The garden has many purposes. It is an educational garden. Nearby Elementary students go to the garden to learn how to grow their own vegetables, they learn about the importance of eating fresh produce, and they also learn how to take care of a garden.
