Two years ago, Garden 579 was an empty lot with lots of potential and community members willing to make it a viable place to grow local food.

This year, about a third of the garden grew itself, Rachelle Sauvé, one of the main organizers, said Sunday.

A community planting weekend was held Saturday and Sunday where members of the public were encourage to donate, “seeds, seedling, soil or time.”

Sauvé said they had about 12 to 14 helpers over the weekend and 30 to 40 people who stopped by to learn more about the garden located at 579 George St. About 10 people donated seeds and plants, she said.

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From the Peterborough Examiner- May 25, 2010