A Confederate flag hung at the community gardens on Birch Street in Concord has been taken down – but it’s unclear if it was the work of the person tending to that plot, or others upset by the flag’s presence.
On Saturday, the Monitor reported that the flag was flying on land owned and operated by the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands. Nearby plots were stylized with “peace” and “love” symbols in the soil.
Over Memorial Day weekend, the story generated more than 100 online comments.
By Monday, the flag was gone.
The types of personal property allowed in the gardens is not covered in the state’s lease agreement with those looking to rent a plot.
Growers are required to sign a form saying they will adhere to rules including: they will not hold the state responsible for any injuries or theft of property; use any herbicide; grow woody plants or sell any of the produce.
While many plots have signs of use such as sprouting crops and freshly tilled soil, the plot where the flag was flying appeared uncultivated. The birdhouse where the flag was and the scarecrow guarding it remain, as do the old stalks of corn.
People interviewed at the gardens last week did not know who rented the plot.
They said the gardens are a low-key place and people often leave property like chairs and gardening tools unattended overnight.