BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Two West Virginia College biologists have spent their summer season tending a backyard that grew into greater than a supply for contemporary greens.
“The Backyard” has additionally grow to be a spot to volunteer and to raised perceive the worth of one in every of life’s most elementary wants: meals.
The 112 sq. foot raised backyard mattress is stocked with intertwining patches of tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and peppers amongst others.
“Whereas this little backyard gained’t finish starvation for all, it does make a distinction in our group. Extra importantly, it helps provoke conversations about meals and starvation,” Nikki Byrne-Hoffman mentioned.
“This challenge simply feeds the soul,” Katrina Stewart mused. “Seeing the literal fruits of our labor could be very satisfying. Being near the backyard and watching issues develop brings me pure pleasure. There’s been such an unlimited quantity of stress for everybody over the previous 12 months and a half, being within the backyard looks like a little bit break from all of it. It’s a little bit of an oasis.”
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