There are currently 19 garden plots at the Logan County Housing Authority. During his brief speech Saturday morning, Steve Allen, director at the housing authority, said he was prepared to do more plots there if they were needed.

Allen said there has thus far been no call for it, but he does have a space set aside for a raised bed near the concrete driveway for any wheelchair-bound person who might be interested in doing some gardening.

He also spoke about how enthused some of the older housing authority residents were with the idea of being able to get out and work in a real garden once again.

Pictures by Nila Smith

Allen (right ) speaks as Dave Schonauer of Illinois American Water stands by.

Nina Huddlestun (center) of the Logan County Department of Public Health was among those in attendance.

Tracy Jackson, city street and alley superintendent, was also on hand.

Bruce Huskins listens to the presentations...

...and afterward signs up for a spot.
 

A young couple assesses their plot.

Soon he is out there turning the soil, ...

...perhaps hoping for dry weather so he can plant soon.

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