With Spring finally here, I’ve been seeing more and more community gardens. Five years ago there were only a few in our area, but now it almost seems mainstream. There’s even local apartment complexes that have their own gardens! So what is a community garden?
Community Garden
“The basic philosophy of a community garden is that residents share the responsibility of the management and maintenance of the garden. Community gardens also serve as centers of recreation and education, providing a living classroom for schoolchildren. Fruits and vegetables supplied by community gardens also make for healthier neighborhoods.”
So if you live in an urban area and don’t have room to grow your own flowers or veggies, you join a community garden instead. Sounds like fun doesn’t it:) So how do you get started?You can always ask your local chamber or search online. Here are a couple of resources I found:
Garden Resources Via The Urban Garden Project
Urban Gardening Help: Community Gardening
Urban Gardening: You Can Grow Food, No Matter Where You Live
Community Garden
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