SANDRA M STANWAY
Brooks Bulletin
Maureen Lynn of EcoBrooks confirmed that the edible garden will grow at Lake Stafford this year.
Last spring the garden didn’t get planted due to concerns that the raw water being used wasn’t safe.
Last year a water test indicated that fecal levels were high but further sampling throughout the summer found that the water was safe for gardening. It is strongly advised that any food from the garden should be properly washed before it’s eaten.
Councillor Ray Juska said the plan is to begin the garden after the May long weekend but the plots will have to be cleaned prior.
“The one challenge may be cleaning as it was dormant for the year,” he said.
Juska said he hopes there is a lot of community participation.
“It’s not a community garden, per se It is an edible garden, more of an education display. It’s an opportunity to take part and learn about garden planting and maintenance,” he said.
Through the program fruit and vegetables, many from other countries, are grown to allow the public to not only sample the products but to also see if it will grow in our climate.
If anyone wants additional information contact Juska at 403-362-0899.
