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nday • November 10, 1997 Lifestyles Ml A zudents cultivate more than crops ith campus community garden By Travis Irby Staff writer 'iasA&M students, along with the A&M Depart- pe it of Horticulture, are hoping to encourage mvth in community involvement through their tome program. icommunity garden on West Campus is a pro- signed to help students learn how to tend and ^ an organically grown garden. ■students also contribute to the community by H igthe fruits of their labors to local food banks. jBentgroups such as the Geography Club, Texas En- jmtal Action Committee (TEAC) and the Texas Ag- SerGardeners donate time to the garden. Whether it be with the garden or idling else, I think the message is it is itogive time and effort for others.” Dr. joe Novak Head of the Community Garden IbeNovak, head of the community garden and a or in the horticulture department, said the pro ved as a way to help further community ac- iwhile encouraging crop husbandry. |HIP' ;ik helped start the garden two years ago. {started in spring of ’96 with a lot of enthusiasm ilttle knowledge," Novak said. “Now we have the dge to back up the enthusiasm.” Crops from the garden are donated to food banks at the end of every growing season; the amount donated depends on the success of the season. Allison Moran, a senior geography major, has been involved with the garden since its inception. “I really think it is a great thing," Moran said. “It helps the community, and students get outside and enjoy themselves.” The garden offers participants the chance to try their hand at organic gardening, in which no pesticides or other chemicals are used on the crops. Natural methods, such as the use of predator bugs and soils rich in microbes are used to help ensure healthy vegetables. Novak said organic gardening can be both effective and rewarding. “There is a bit of a challenge to it,” Novak said. “But when you get an organic system established, it is easi er to take care of than a regular system.” Other students are joining Moran in taking care of the crops. Sara Lewis, a sophomore geography major, recent ly got involved with the garden. “I think it is very satisfying,” Lewis said. “It is also great to help other people by donating food.” With Thanksgiving coming soon, the gardeners ex pect to have a full harvest available for local food banks. “We should be gathering the crops pretty soon,” Moran said, “and this is the time of year people need the food.” Lewis said students can benefit from working in the garden. “It creates a lot of pride to create something like this,” Lewis said. The garden has inspired some of its growers to think ■ ■ . .. ■ IPlfe lIS i mm iJtSfi 31 RYAN ROGERS/The Battalion Allison Moran, a senior geography major, feeds her turnips a “manure tea” at the West Campus community garden. about the future. Moran said she wants to incorporate her experi ences into a career. “I want to use gardens as a learning tool to teach children,” Moran said. “Kids usually aren’t exposed to plants and gardening. I think it would be great way to expose them to such practices and help them learn at the same time.” Moran said the project offers participants the chance to help themselves and others. “Most students would garden if they could, so this gives them a chance,” Moran said. “Plus, they help the needy at the same time.” Novak said the most important aspect of the garden is allowing students to give to the community. “Whether it be with the garden or something else, I think the message is it is good to give time and effort for others,” he said. Those involved with the garden express the same sentiment as they look to cultivate some communi ty kindness as well. Students interested in becoming involved with the project can contact Novak in the Department of Hor ticulture at 845-3915. 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