The Racine de paix collective garden is a part of Action Communiterre’s network of gardens. As the garden facilitator in 2012 and 2013, I worked with the members of the garden to make some significant changes. We installed raised bed planters, which greatly improved vegetable yields; expanded the garden area; installed a hugelkultur mound; and began transforming the fruit tree area, planted 5 years prior. into a productive, diverse orchard.  We pruned the trees, added mulched, and planted a variety of support plants around the trees, including plants that add fertility to the soil and attract pollinators.

Orach was one of the new crops we grew.

The garlic harvest.

Food diversity.

Perennial flax.

Calendula flowers.