Every day my
husband and I thank God and Council
Gardens for helping us build this small
paradise. As we start the plants from
seeds, care for them as we would care
for young children, and watch them
become stronger, we witness the miracle
of life. It is difficult to describe the
joy and spiritual peace
of knowing that something depends on you
and that the eternal cycle of life goes
on.
Maria and Yefim |
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OUR GARDENS IN BLOOM!
Perhaps the greatest feature of CG is
our extraordinary Community Garden and Urban Farm
project. Our residents have the opportunity to
plant, tend to, and harvest fruit, vegetables and
flowers in their own private garden, tilled and
prepared for them by our in-house gardener. For
those looking to be more involved, there are endless
opportunities to work in the large Urban Farm beds
around the property.
If you do not have a green thumb, you
can still enjoy the home-grown, organic produce from
our gardens, offered to you right on our property
during weekly Farmer’s Market sales. Best of all,
the prices are lower than what you would pay at the
grocery store! Luscious peaches, pears, apples,
berries, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant,
zucchini and lettuce are just some of the
organically grown delights.
The bounty of the labor of our
resident “farmers” reaches beyond fruit, vegetables
and flowers, and into the hearts of every person who
has experienced the joy of giving. Through a Tenant
Gardening Committee, many of our tenants are
involved in the decision-making process, as well as
in the daily development of the Garden Project.
The project has met with success
among our tenants and has earned a Community
Improvement Award from the City of Cleveland
Heights. |
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