“The Edgewood Community Garden is the fifth in a series of national gardening projects for Fiskars. We hope that this further celebrates the importance of gardening in providing beauty, sustainable food resources and a place of community,” said Paul Tonnesen, President of Fiskars.
Who will benefit from this new garden?
- Over 300 neighborhood members will have a gathering place, food and flowers.
- 3 large schools will utilize the location for their curriculum. Several worships locations will provide support.
- 2 Senior Centers will have access, so residents can remain active in their gardening hobbies.
- Local Master Gardeners and Horticulture society members will provide routine learning and hands-on experiences throughout the season.
The Edgewood Community Garden Makeover initiative is an extension of Fiskars’ successful Project Orange Thumb Grant program. Through grants, Fiskars provides community garden groups with the tools and materials needed to reach their goals for neighborhood beautification and horticulture education. Project Orange Thumb successfully completed a garden makeover in Toronto, Ontario, in the Scarborough Neighborhood this year, and they have another planned for the Baltimore area later this summer.
Read more about the project and learn about the Project Orange Thumb grant program.
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