Master Gardener Mr. Oliver explains the garden layout to a group on the Urban Farm Tour

The Nicholtown Neighborhood Garden is also notable because it is the only garden in South Carolina that has been nominated for the Communities Take Root contest to add fresh fruit to their garden space.  If you have an extra minute, take time to read their entry, register and cast a vote for them!

The large “Urban Garden / farm” concept has become more popular around Greenville in the last few years.  Last weekend, the 2012 Urban Farm Tour was held, where attendees could tour some showcase gardens around Greenville.  The Sans Souci Community Garden is only in its second year, but already has about 20 raised beds.   Anyone in the community can join in and become a gardener, and share in the harvest.   The community is very enthusiastic about the way it has evolved.

Students at the A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering have a garden next to the school which provides many opportunities for interactive learning as the garden grows.   Here,  a tour group looks at the mix of vegetables in the garden.