Canada: Why this communal garden in Calgary donates almost everything it grows
Twin Views Communal Garden gives away hundreds of pounds of produce each year
By Paula Duhatschek
CBC News
Jun 17, 2022
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Twelve years ago, the Twin Views Communal Garden in southeast Calgary was a tennis court that had fallen into neglect.
The Dover Community Association took it on as a place to grow food — and give away almost everything they harvest.
Last year, volunteers donated over 400 pounds (180 kilograms) of produce to the Calgary Food Bank and other organizations.
“When we first started, we had just that one central bed, and it looked so lonely,” said Sandra Shade, a volunteer.
Now, the former tennis court is home to raised garden beds and a small greenhouse, growing potatoes, carrots, beets, tomatoes, cucumbers, acorn squashes, peas, onions, bell peppers — even quinoa.
“Once it starts growing, it really is a beautiful green oasis,” said Shade.
