C of C for Urban Agriculture, whose mission focuses on growing local, organic produce, seized upon the opportunity to use the property.

With the financial support of the Student Government Association at the College of Charleston and the help of environmentally- minded friends, the group cleared the lot and built beds for the plants.

They invited the community to contribute by watering plants and sewing seeds of their own.

The hard work paid off. A variety of crops, ranging from tomatoes to watermelons to collard greens, are growing well in the space.

“The enthusiasm for the project has been stupendous,” said Adrian Barry, president of C of C for Urban Agriculture.

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/jun/21/growing-community/