Community Garden

 I am considering suggesting a community garden to the city fathers here in
small town Central Maryland.  I would like to know where this has been done
and or any suggestions as to how to go about it.  I think the city has some
land that is not dedicated for any use.  I think it would be a great
learning experience, especially if a master gardener could get involved and
offer classes and training.  With the economy the way it is, more people
are going to have to learn on how to do some basic food growing themselves.
It would also provide something for kids to do during the summer when school
is not in session - besides sitting on their posterior and playing video
games.

 on 11/23/2008 3:03 PM Paul E. Lehmann said the following:

During WWII it was called a Victory Garden.

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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 On Nov 23, 2:03 pm, "Paul E. Lehmann"

An excellent idea, but if you get it started call it something other
than a "community garden".  I'm speaking from experience - too many
people interpret "community garden" as a "help yourself to the
veggies" garden.  Our community has one and all produce harvested goes
to the local area food bank. That way the distribution is controlled
in a fair way.  The city provided the garden plot, the master
gardeners oversee it, and the kids get to work in it.
Red

 Red wrote:


Good Idea.  Thanks for the advice.

 

Also, if it has public access, you may have a problem with vandalism, as
some people think they can help themselves, walk and/or run over other
people's growing plants or smash the growing vegetables. You may need
fencing or some security arrangements.