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In 2010 Stad Ghent called for people who were interested in being part of a community garden allotment in Brugse Poort. This neighbourhood dates back to the 19th Century and has very little green space. It is also home to a large migrant community of many different cultures and a large student community. The aim was to provide gardening space to this densely populated area in the form of plots and communal gardens. It was up to the people interested to create a structure and model around which the allotment could exist. Katleen was one of the original members. | In 2010 Stad Ghent called for people who were interested in being part of a community garden allotment in Brugse Poort. This neighbourhood dates back to the 19th Century and has very little green space. It is also home to a large migrant community of many different cultures and a large student community. The aim was to provide gardening space to this densely populated area in the form of plots and communal gardens. It was up to the people interested to create a structure and model around which the allotment could exist. Katleen was one of the original members. | ||
- | She says that there were lots of people interested. | + | The first meeting was chaotic but had a great energy. There were people who had experience growing food and herbs, some knew a lot about permaculture and organic gardening, |
- | Then earlier this year they called | + | In early 2012 the group put the call out to the local community with flyers and information meetings. They had 16 applications, each with a particular idea or theme for their garden. |
- | I went to visit Boerse Poort with Katleen on a Sunday | + | One Sunday, Katleen |
- | One garden is looked after by 5 African women brought together by a guy called Ghislain. They grow lesser known vegetables, many of them unique to their cooking styles and interests. They are a lively bunch, always chatting and calling out to each other as they garden. Their plot is full to the brim with plants, well organised with not a spare spot of soil to be seen. | + | One garden is looked after by five African women who grow lesser known vegetables, many of them unique to their cooking styles and interests. They are a lively bunch, always chatting and calling out to each other as they garden. Their plot is full to the brim with plants, well organised with not a spare spot of soil to be seen. |
- | There is a plot shared by 8 families | + | Another plot is shared by eight families |
- | All in all there are about 200 locals involved with Boerse Poort. It’s a wonderful community where sharing skills and friendship thrives around growing plants. Plans for the future include a communal garden in a field and bee keeping. | + | All in all there are about 200 locals involved with Boerse Poort. It’s a wonderful community where sharing skills and friendship thrives around growing plants. Plans for the future include a communal garden in a field and bee keeping. |
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