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Aidan Armitage (nght) isn‘t afraid to get his hands dirty as he helps his father, Derek plant several trees along Colorual Creek at Kautman Flats in Waterloo Saturday morning. The event was organized by the Laure! Creek citizens committee Waterioo man donates his land to community garden local resident with A;xlm land on his roperty, in the Westâ€" mount and University streets area, has decided to put it to good use. "I‘m going to get a group of people together to make an organic food garden and together we‘ll decide what form it will take," said Andrew Copp. executive director of Threshold School of Building. Community gardens can either be run coâ€"operatively. meaning there is one large garden, or can be divided into plots, whereby each gardener plants his or her own patch, according to Carol Popovic. facilitator of the Community Garden Network. "A community garden is basically a place where peoâ€" ple come together to grow food, herbs and flowers," she said, adding there are 31 such gardens in Waterloo Region. Copp said he plans 10 distribute the fruits of his labour to needy people. "Since I work with atâ€"risk youths, [ plan to give them the food." he said. "It‘s incredible how much you C(OMRMCTICIPT s rfif/ 4 y,//(// Serving the Catnolic Community since 1926 Featuring the World‘s Finest Collection of: Direction from dad By Jenniger Ormston For The Chronicle Thu 44 King Street South, Waterloo, 519°884+4621 Sterling Siteer 10kt, 14k1 i8k1 Saint Medals Rosaries Cruafixes Praver Books Stitues Ist Comntunh Conlimaton Headpieces t Armhends & m & cand & Pfubles can produce. Somebody told me that from one comâ€" munity plot they produced enough salads for 800 meals in a shelter." For Copp, this project is not only about helping those in need. but it is also an environmentally and economically sound choice. "Have you ever thought about how much money it costs to ship tomatoes here from South America? "How much oil and enerâ€" gy that takes? "It‘s a lot better to grow it here." Community gardens proâ€" vide the opportunity for people with low incomes, who are experiencing food insecurities, to grow their own food and eat healthily, according to Popovic, who said there are countless other benefits to communiâ€" ty gardening. â€" For instance, working with a rake, trowel and hoe is great physical activity. "Gardening for 30 minâ€" utes a day is just as good as working out in the gym, and you can enjoy it without feeling that it‘s work," Popovie said. ‘She also said community gardening breaks through ethnic and age barriers. "Maybe (the gardenersi can‘t all speak English, but they all enjoy the language of gardening." As well, many parents bring their children to garâ€" den with them,. which Popovic believes is especialâ€" ty beneficial for the young. "It gets children in touch with the source of food and it also encourages them to eat healthy, whotesome foods." she said. For more information on Copp‘s garden or to become involved, call 725â€"2993. To learn more about community gardening in the region, contact Popovie at 883â€"2004, ext. 5336, or visit online at www.region.waterloo.on.ca/ ph and click on the resources link. Don‘t delay getting to our dealership. Arrive early for the best selection. After buving one, however, vou can take your time getting everywhere else. Because when vou‘re in a Mercedes Benz, you feel like driving forever. Victoria Star Motors 3â€"day Spring Sales Event. Come in and see our complete lineup. Featuring our 2005 SLK 350, all new 2006 ML and CLS models. Also, Spring Sales Event pricing on all preâ€"owned vehicles and demonstrators. | Friday until 8 pm, Saturd FROM FRIDAY, APRIL 29"" TO SUNDAY, MAY 17 TAKE THE SHORTEST ROUTE TO OUR SALES EVENT, AND THE LONGEST ROUTE HOME. Victoria Star Motors Inc. 1450 Victaoria Street North, Kitchener 519 579 44060 www VictoriaStar.com Mercedes Benz