Ed Williams, former editor of the editorial pages at The Charlotte Observer in Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses his association with the Myers Park Baptist Church community garden. As a long time member of the church Mr. Williams co-founded the community garden with fellow congregant Fred Allen during the 2010s. Mr. Williams recalls how the garden was first created, the collaboration between the garden and Friendship Trays, and the evolution of the garden over time. He details the life cycle of the produce grown in the garden, including how it is planted, harvested, and distributed. Topics discussed also include using a volunteer labor force, organic gardening, composting, life lessons, and fond memories of gardening. Mr. Williams concludes the interview by talking about the future of community gardens in Charlotte.
