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In the spring of 2007, the Harwood partnered with the owner of a vacant residential lot in the Wells Park neighborhood to create a model for reclaiming neglected spaces. The overarching goal was to turn a negative land use (the space had been used for drug-related activities and illegal dumping) into a positive social space that benefited the entire community.

The resulting Wells Park/Sawmill Neighborhood Gardens provides opportunities for residents to access quality soil and water for growing food and also serves as a social gathering space. Public programming at the garden includes community events and workshops on topics such as nutrition, soil building, foodways, cooking and food preservation, and sustainable community development. The gathering space is further enhanced through public art projects created by youth participating in our Mayor’s Art Summer Institute and Wells Park After School Program.

Located along 8th Street NW just a couple blocks north of Mountain Rd., garden plots are reserved for one year on a first come/first serve basis. If you have an interest in gardening, want to volunteer your time, or have materials to contribute, please contact Wade Patterson or call 242-6367 ext. 119.

This project has been generously supported by: the Wells Park Neighborhood Association, the Sawmill/Wells Park MRA Plan Education Committee, the Sawmill Community Land Trust, the Sawmill Area Neighborhood Association, the Albuquerque Partnership, Plants of the Southwest, and numerous individual that have contributed time, resources and money.