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How can I raise money for my community garden?
What makes a community garden successful?
How do you create a community garden?
How do community gardens benefit communities?

How can I raise money for my community garden?

Some of the most common fundraising activities are:

Applying for grants - Look for private, corporate and community funding foundations offering start up or “seed” money (no pun intended) for small community projects. ...
Bake sales - Also includes: car washes, yard sales, bottle drives, plant sales, etc.

What makes a community garden successful?

Here are four essential ingredients of a successful community garden. 1) A place to gather. A comfortable, shaded seating area provides space for shared meals, meetings, classes, performances, and casual conversations. The seating area can become the heart of the community garden.

How do you create a community garden?

CHOOSE A SITE

Identify the owner of the land.
Make sure the site gets at least 6 full hours of sunlight daily(for vegetables)
Do a soil test in the fall for nutrients & heavy metals.
Consider availability of water.
Try and get a lease or agreement which allows the space to be used at least for 3 years.

How do community gardens benefit communities?

Community gardens can mitigate some of the problems that plague urban areas. They can be a beneficial addition to many communities by increasing the availability of nutritious foods, strengthening community ties, reducing environmental hazards, reducing food miles and creating a more sustainable system.