Communal Gardners Dig In

The planting season is officially in full swing and just as farmers place their crops into the ground other small-scale growers are doing the same Gardening is a popular hobby throughout the area but unfortunately not everyone has the opportunity to grow fresh vegetables in their own yard For the past several years the Rainbow Gardens organization has given those people a chance to tend their own crop These 30 by 50 foot rental plots have become a very popular option among gardeners Residents pay 25 dollars per year which includes a supply of water Alvin Dietz is a former Rainbow Gardens president who s been gardening for over 70 years He says the plots are a great option for any hobbyist and they offer much more than a bountiful harvest Alvin Dietz Gardner andamp quot It s not only the gardening it s the sociability of it and things like that that go on You know they can come out and raise a dozen tomato plants or get a few radishes going a little lettuce and they got their hands in the dirt getting a little dirty and that s what makes them feel good I guess andamp quot The Rainbow Gardens rental plots can be found in southeast andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t minot-ndandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Minotandamp lt aandamp gt across from andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t our-redeemers-schoolandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Our Redeemersandamp lt aandamp gt Christian School Dietz says all 230 gardens are currently being rented but some do become available after the season is over