Thank goodness for people who transform vacant public spaces into gardens that are a neighbourhood oasis and demonstration of community spirit. You can count the Carrot Common, a health and wellness emporium and Danforth Avenue landmark since the 1980s, among the good neighbours that pitch in by building a garden to improve their community. It prompted several emails from readers about others who have done the same thing, including a note from David Walsh about the Carrot Common’s efforts to turn a neglected public space into a blooming garden. Walsh said Carrot Common went to work about 20 years ago on a strip of land in the road allowance, between the parking lot behind their building and a sidewalk on the east side of Jackman Avenue, to turn it into a garden. They said the garden is a neighbourhood jewel and has been there for so long that they take it for granted and didn’t realize they have the Carrot Common to thank for it.

Source: thestar August 03, 2021 07:52 UTC