AUGUSTA (AP) — Fruit, vegetables and herbs will soon be planted at Capitol Park near Maine’s State House, under a new state law.
The law that went into effect last week directs the state to plant edible landscaping in the Augusta park.
Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop was the bill’s sponsor.
Hickman says in a statement that the landscaping will be paid for through private and public funds and will be added as the money becomes available.
The Paris Farmer’s Union is donating seeds and Hickman’s farm fields in Winthrop will provide edible perennials.
Hickman hopes the edible landscaping will raise awareness for the local food movement, encourage others to plant their own food gardens and educate children that visit the State House.
Landscaping is expected to begin next spring.
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