(photo: Pastor Connie Millsap, Southwood United Methodist Church)Looking for a great upper body workout that doesn't require expensive equipment or a gym membership? How about a real social networking site that doesn't require computer access? Try community gardening!
James and I spent Saturday morning working in a community garden near us, at a space donated by Southwood United Methodist Church. Some plots are for the church's mission project, other plots will be leased out to anyone who wants to plant a garden. James and I help out every now and then, just to learn more about gardening, and to maybe trade labor for a few veggies at harvest time.
On Saturday, we built paths between the garden plots. The paths are several inches lower than the plots, for proper drainage; paths also allow a gardener to walk around the plants without stepping on the root system.
Before the heat of the day set in, we spent a couple of hours swinging a hoe, shoveling out dirt, laying down newspaper and cardbord, and covering the paths with mulch. It was a satisfying "workout" that also provided some good conversation with people who really know something about gardening.
If you want to get involved in community gardening, just about every neighborhood in Dallas has one nearby. To find a garden near you, contact Gardeners In Community Development or contact the coordinator of the Southwood UMC plot, Van Johnson, at Jefferson Median Beautification Project.
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