Back in April we reported that the community built and run Gilman Gardens would be expanding to include a second 20-plot garden adjacent to the original along Gilman Drive W and 13th Ave W. Over two dozen volunteers from Queen Anne’s local scouts, Troop 72, spent all day transforming the abandoned media into the second garden site on Saturday, June 11, completing the project ahead of schedule. The volunteer-based event was organized by Lucien Wulsin as his Eagle Scout project. Take a look at the before and after pics.
In addition to doubling the number of plots available at the community garden, the second branch of the Gilman Gardens will also include a native plant restoration area (with existing blackberry bushes and Apple trees), a grape arbor, compost and wood chip bins, rain collection and/or flower and vine areas, and five parking stalls.
For more information about the Gilman Gardens, to get involved or get a plot, contact founder Charlie Hoselton at friendsofgilman.urbangardens@hotmail.com.
* Photos courtesy of William Wulsin