In addition to telling you about our current
Grant-to-Artist’s recipients, sometimes I will be
introducing you to our prior recipients, and what they are doing
now, and how they are growing as artists.
Gavin Newsom, San Francisco Mayor, takes his turn with the
trowel
After 10 days of incredible action—sod removal, bed and ground
preparation, installation of irrigation lines and fencing, the
building of a fantastic soap box—the lawn in front of San
Francisco’s City Hall was transformed into the Slow Food Nation
Victory Garden. It was a perfect planting day as 150 volunteers
helped moved nearly 4,000 plants into their new homes. Teams
divided into zones with their leaders and peacefully planted
lettuce, tomatoes, beans, herbs, flowers and so much more. Good
thoughts and prayers (including those from the next-door religious
meeting) were had by all. Together, we built a “garden of
communities,” as Victory Garden Manager John Bela calls it.
Written By Naomi Starkman
photos: Scott Chernis