did my dad just turn an empty lot into a veggie paradise?

When my dad retired during the pandemic, he moved into an apartment and left his old garden behind. But he couldn’t shake the itch to grow things. One day, he spotted this sad, empty lot next to his building and just went for it. He started with a few tomato plants and some herbs, using old buckets and whatever soil he could find. Neighbors got curious and soon joined in, bringing seeds and helping water. The lot turned into a mini oasis. Turns out, you don’t need a backyard to grow your own food—just a bit of sun, some containers, and the guts to start. Watching those first sprouts come up made everyone’s day a little brighter. Now, the whole building shares fresh veggies, and my dad’s never been happier. #gardening #urbanfarming #community #retirement #happiness