Oakland U establishes urban gardens on campus

metromode, 7/23/2009

Oakland University’s Meadow Brook Hall is undergoing an urban agriculture makeover this summer.

Student volunteers and staff are working on establishing gardens and green spaces around the Hall on the university's campus in Rochester Hills. The group has created a garden and a variety of organic compost piles. It is also identifying and implementing new sustainable practices.

The compost piles are providing the fertilizer and top soil needed to grow the vegetables in the garden, including tomatoes, bell peppers and pumpkins. They will be harvested and used in the hall's food preparation.

Source: Oakland University
Writer: Jon Zemke

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