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Down on the farm LbNA #15774

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Jun 12, 2005
Location:
City:Seattle
County:King
State:Washington
Boxes:1
Found by: celtic moon 77
Last found:Jun 15, 2008
Status:FFFFFFFFF
Last edited:Jun 12, 2005
Seattle has a great tradition in P-Patches, community-owned plots where citizens can grow whatever suits their fancy.
The "P" stands for Picardo: The Picardo family owned a farm in Wedgwood, and it was on that land that the first P-Patch blossomed.
Today 54 P-Patches are sprinkled all over the city and more than 4,500 gardeners grow fruits, vegetables, flowers and community spirit there. Tons of fresh produce are donated to local food banks every year.
To see where it all started, follow 25th Avenue NE northbound until it becomes Ravenna Ave. Turn east onto NE 82nd Street.
Near one of the speed humps is the official entrance to the P-Patch. Park along the road.
As you enter, you'll see some well-tended demonstration gardens on the right. Continue along the path until you get to the "Picardo Farm" sign. This is a good spot to stop and be amazed by the size of the place. Year-round gardens -- the "serious" gardens -- are in the foreground, while seasonal gardens are in the distance, below University Prep.
Off to the right you'll see a little living room of sorts, with a patio table, benches and a swing settee. You'll also see the goddess of abundance perched on her pedestal as she surveys the land.
So turn right, following the fence line and saying hello to any gardeners you see. Tell them you're there to enjoy the atmosphere. Please respect their labors and watch where you step.
Duck under the branches of the cherry tree, and a few yards later look for a little ballet slipper and a tiny "Torres" bull hanging from a pea trellis.
Turn left at the spigot and admire the plots -- but please, no picking! Turn right at the next spigot and continue until you see the bench dedicated to longtime P-Patcher Lise Larsen. (Take a rest and listen to all the birds!)
Turn right at the bench and head for the big cow-crossing sign, where you'll turn left. Follow the chain-link fence and stop where it stops. At its base, there's a gap between the post and the neighbor's concrete bulkhead. And there's a small pile of stones, along with the box.