Want to be part of a new West Seattle P-Patch? Deadline’s here!

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From the WSB inbox, an update on the P-Patch plan in The Junction, and the above photo, with a call for action RIGHT NOW, if you are interested:

Friends of West Seattle Genesee P-Patch

Urgent! We need your help now! West Seattle has been an under-served community for p-patches, and in recent years has lost two of them. There are currently more than 100 West Seattle residents on a wait list for a p-patch plot. There are also no city-run p-patches north of SW Edmunds St. Here is a great opportunity for West Seattlites to come together and volunteer to help local residents in need of a plot. Currently, West Seattle p-patchers must seek sites outside of our area. We are looking for volunteers for the following tasks, especially if you already have the tools and know-how:

Demo a small section of concrete sidewalk and reclaim a few more square feet of garden space.

Build a hogwire fence (we will secure the materials).Haul away shrubs and brush in your truck.General labor such as digging, tilling, and taking out shrubs, brush, and 3 trees.

If you have a group of young ones that you can lead in making garden stepping stones or would like to build short sections of picket fence panels, I want to hear from you!

This is the final weekend before the opportunity for you to contribute to your community through this project closes. Please contact me as soon as possible at wscc.grounds@hotmail.com or call me at 206-280-5015. Aaron, Genesee P-Patch coordinator.

JanS April 4, 2009 (4:31 pm)

Aaron, that’s wonderful. If I’m looking at that photo right, the space is on Genessee at 40th SW. What a great addition to that neighborhood that would be !!

JayDee April 4, 2009 (5:34 pm)

I have always wondered about the parcel, near Genessee and 48th at 3818 49TH AVE SW owned by Providence Mt. St. Vincent since 2001 and it just sits there, generating dandelions and little else. The lot sits at 48th and Genessee. No view but plenty of sun when we get it.

It looks like a potential P-patch before it gets redeveloped.

JanS April 4, 2009 (6:21 pm)

JayDee…do you mean that square of nothingness at 48th and Charlestown, next to the 3 low-income units? on the SW corner? Would be perfect for a P-Patch. I moved from that area in 1997, and it had sat barren for years before that. I thought the city owned it, and just kept it for G-d knows why.It used to be part of the parking lot for an IGA grocery store that was at that end of the block between 48th and 49 SW…..

Lola68 April 4, 2009 (7:08 pm)

More p patches in WS would be wonderful, but neighbors let’s get this one up and running, sounds like help is needed now! With over 100 WS residents on the waiting list sounds like we really need to get the ball rolling one at a time. I have pledged my hours to this p patch and I am excited! Thanks Aaron for all your work, WS is a great place to live.

celeste17 April 4, 2009 (8:08 pm)

The picture is from 41st and Genessee. 40th and Genessee is where I live and as far as I know my yard is not becoming a p-patch! :)

Aaron April 4, 2009 (8:59 pm)

Hi, Celeste. You’re absolutely right. We haven’t taken over your home or yard. :-) If you happen to see me out there, please stop by to introduce yourself. I’d enjoy getting to know some of the neighbors.

Aaron