Woman transforms lot into garden

By The Rock Island Argus&The Dispatch BRANDY WELVAERT In this photo taken June 24, 2009, Karen Dohrn, of the nonprofit project 3E Heirlooms, shows off several raised beds she has planted in a parking lot in Rock Island Ill.

[JOHN]

I bought some of her produce, outstanding is all I can say!

[Steve]

I have visited Karen at her gardens. This is amazing, I am a retired horticulturalist and am amazed at what she has done here,from all the herbs to all the varieties of heirloom plants, how could 1 person accomplish so much. Her drive and determination is amazing, she is very compassionate about heirloom produce, upon our conversation Karen spoke about nutrient values and the studies that have been done. She is right on the money. I will be buying her produce next season too! Amazing quality

[Carol]

Karens' passion and drive is simply amazing, The non-profit is amazing.We need more people like her in this world!

[Dr Miller]

Ms.Dohrn is an amazing women, much drive and motivation. But I don't need to tell the neighborhood that. 1 think that really bothers me is how Rev.Walls could go on about her garden and not even mention the fact that Ms.Dohrn donated the majority of plants to Rev.Walls garden Ms.Dohrn donated over 300 plants to Walls.My advice to Ms.Dohrn DO NOT DONATE TO THE WALLS CLAN NEXT SEASON,she had plenty of opportunity to thank you publicly through the media and not 1 mention of you name,I believe alittle jealousy goes a long way! Ms.Dohrn also had her melons stolen from her garden. My comment to her is whoever did this Karma comes back. For (Rev.Walls) I give you a thumbs down, you call yourself a person of the cloth, I am and what you have displayed is nothing more then jealousy.I fell sorry for you, you could not even make a comment to the media on Ms Dohrn generousity, What kind of Revened are you anyway,part-time, that is not what god has intended when you become ordained you have an oath and in my opinion you should have your status pulled as you are not upholding your part of the deal. I guess I should pray for you!Sorry you aren't who you claim to be!