Due to the overwhelming demand for fresh vegetables by local residents, the Community Garden project committee has decided to pull back on its picking and distribution in order to protect the garden's resources.
Robbie Kirk said more than 150 people came Friday to get vegetables picked from the garden. The demand is so great, the gardeners think it's best to only have one distribution day starting this week. Last week, there were two distribution days. The garden simply can't keep up with demand, organizers say.
It's a wonderful problem to have, Kirk added. The project has been a great success. However, in order to avoid over-harvesting the garden and stressing the resource, distribution will be on Friday only starting this week. Distribution will be from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Farmers Market on Main Street next to McDonald's.
The garden, known as the Victory Garden, is located near the park. It is being tended by local churches and inmates from the Crittenden County Detention Center. The jail is also using produce from the garden in its kitchen.
