Robbinsville Community Garden holds grand opening
Robbinsville – After many hours of hard work invested by volunteers and community, the new Robbinsville Community Garden on Ford Street has come together in a special way. Tomatoes, corn, peppers, and many other fruits and vegetables can be seen growing in the raised beds adopted by Graham County community members and businesses.
After almost a year in the making, a Grand Opening was held on July 14 to celebrate the hard work and determination that brought the garden to life. 25-35 people could be seen attending the event, employing proper social distancing. The event gave gardeners a chance to show off their hard work, and for anyone who did not garden to witness the rewards of adopting a raised bed.
Adam Bigelow, an advocate for community gardens across the state, attended the opening.
“This is a great addition to Grahan County,” stated Bigelow. “Everyone involved has worked hard on it, and it looks great. I hope that we can feed some people!”
“We definitely met our expectations,” said Erin Emmons, an organizer of the garden. “Everything has turned out great, and we look forward to years to come.”