Community Gardens
Posted by North Alabama Food Policy Council Steering Committee
6/26/11 Community Garden Workshop video clips.
According to the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) , a community garden is a piece of urban or rural land gardened by a group of people. They vary in sizes and operation. Some gardens rent plots or raised beds to community members for their personal use – other gardens like the CASA Community Garden in Huntsville are operated by nonprofits which work with volunteers to grow food for specific populations like seniors. A garden’s benefits are countless – including beautification, food security and opportunities for exercise, recreation and social interaction.
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CommunityGarden Toolboxes & Resources
Community Garden Start-Up Resources
Community Garden Start- Up Guide, MN. Includes sample flyer, site eval, & lease.
"What Community Gardens Can Do For You?" Surveys of 1600 community gardeners.
"Back to Eden: Congregations heed call to Garden"
