Community gardening

The Objectives of Community Gardening: Promoting Health, Education, and Food Security

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What are the objectives of community gardening? To improve nutritional awareness and promote healthy eating habits by encouraging home gardening, providing fresh, organic produce to local food banks and meals programs, and offering educational programs on topics such as nutrition and cooking. Read more on www.sgpga.org Individuals, groups, or communities can participate in community gardening, … Read more

Co-Op Garden: A Community-Based Approach to Gardening

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What is a co op garden? Whatever your situation, it’s never a bad time to consider creating your own co-op garden. A co-op is essentially a group of people who voluntarily come together and work together to achieve a goal. In this situation it would be growing your own fresh produce. Read more on thriftylittlemom.com … Read more

How to Fund a Community Garden: Tips and Ideas

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How can I get money to start a community garden? Public Garden Funding Resources Annie’s Grants for Gardens. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Education Grants. Herb Society of America Grants for Educators. National Trust Preservation Funds. Therapeutic Garden Grants. Read more on www.publicgardens.org Community gardens are a fantastic method to encourage healthy and sustainable living … Read more