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ARIADNE GARDEN
Ariadne Garden, a double lot located in the heart of NE Portland is dedicated to caring for the soil food web. Purchased in 1993 for $10,000, founder Kim McDodge established Ariadne as a formalized garden. "To ensure it as a site of perennial regeneration into the future, Kim deeded the land to the Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust (OSALT) in 1995, becoming the first property under OSALT’s protection.
To care for her soil, tools, seeds, and money – Ariadne is a self-sustaining retailer, selling its own flowers (peonies, roses, yarrow, lilies, gladiola, zinnias) and produce (tomatoes and starts, lettuces, escaroles, mustards, kales, beans, squash, raspberries, etc.) to those who visit its onsite produce stand. Ariadne’s commitment to healthy soils yields some of the most delicious and healthiest food available in the city." Ariadne Garden is run by volunteers. Click Here to Get involved! Kim McDodge passed away on April 5th, 2011, entrusting the garden and its mission onto the active community of volunteers she cultivated throughout the years. Utilizing a holistic decision making framework, the Ariadne community continues to honor and build upon Kim’s legacy. We continue to uphold a firm commitment to progressive soil building practices, education, research, and community building. Located on NE 11th, between Fremont and Beech Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 – 1, May through October http://www.ariadnegarden.com |
SABIN SCHOOL