The conservancy, which recently purchased the property, will make long-term, permanent development plans for the site in partnership with the surrounding neighborhood. Permanent development will take a few years.

In the meantime, Feed Denver will work with Kenzie Davison and Adam Brock to create an urban ag demonstration as a viable farm for the neighborhood, as well as an education opportunity. The project will build a variety of plots to demonstrate the use of compost techniques for growing soil as well as permaculture techniques for growing food plants.

The first plot will go in this weekend in front of the Sanchez Taqueria. It will include plants for the restaurant’s use, as well as other food-producing plants that are suited to Denver’s climate.

Food, plants and soil produced will be made available to the community through sales at a market stand and donations to area food banks and organizations.

A garden-raising will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Holly Street between 33rd and 34th avenues.

Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/greenbusiness/ci_12384055#ixzz0iNLtStg8
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