Specialty Crop

Local residents and groups can rent space in the garden at Weston County Senior Services (WCSS) to grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. They can use the produce themselves and also donate it to people in need through BREAD Inc., which is located at WCSS. The garden features a large flowerbed, an orchard, numerous raised beds in a variety of sizes, and spacious in-ground planting options.

“The community garden is very popular; we normally have a waiting list,” says WCSS Director Carolyn Shields, noting that the garden provides educational and social opportunities for residents, including seniors; helps to beautify the area; and provides habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and other beneficial insects.