City of Shakopee, Mn. seeking caretaker for new edible gardens

Some of the edible plants that will be grown include apple, pear and plum trees; blueberries, raspberries, currant and chokeberries; asparagus, rhubarb, broccoli, carrots, kale, corn and spinach; chive, oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary and more.

Shakopee, Mn.
04/04/2022

Imagine visiting a local park and being able to pick fresh fruits and vegetables while you’re there, whether as a quick snack or to take home for tonight’s side dish.

That’s exactly what the city’s vision is for the Scenic Heights Edible Landscape, which will be installed this spring at Scenic Heights Park, 1195 Ruby Lane.

The edible landscape will be home to a variety of edible trees, shrubs, herbs and annuals that are available for anyone in the community to harvest and eat. This community garden is made possible by an $8,000 grant from Scott County Public Health and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP).

Some of the edible plants that will be grown include apple, pear and plum trees; blueberries, raspberries, currant and chokeberries; asparagus, rhubarb, broccoli, carrots, kale, corn and spinach; chive, oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary and more.

The city is seeking community members or groups to volunteer to care for the edible landscape and coordinate a care schedule. This could include planting, weeding and watering the plants, as well as reporting any issues to the city.

Link.