It’s not surprising that Tony Perez enjoys his time in the garden. Its wonderful to watch it grow from nothing to something … , said Perez. It allows you to get your mind thinking about whats next in life.
It is surprising where the garden is located — in the Purgatory Correctional Facility in Utah, where Perez is an inmate.
What used to be a guard dog training area in the prison, is now an oasis of shade tarps, vegetables, fruit trees and vines. It’s all part of the inmate management program at Purgatory. With the help of inmates and volunteers, Sergeant Tim Wiegert spent two weeks tilling the soil and preparing the area. Donations from local sources included plants, irrigation, fertilizer, shade covers, concrete, and guidance from the state university.
The program teaches inmates responsibility and skills. Three inmates, including Perez, were initially assigned to the garden crew. Others have chipped in and expressed interest in joining the regular group, and Perez has already been offered a job at a local nursery.
Plans for the Fall include growing pumpkins to donate to local elementary schools for carving and...
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