Tips for Starting a Community Garden
October 14th, 2011
If you’re interested in starting a community garden in your area to improve environmental awareness and bring your neighborhood together, we commend you. Getting everyone out of the house and away from their football on http://www.Direct.TV/ satellite or their romance novels is a great way to foster awareness and communityhere are some tips:
Talk to a Rep: If you’ve got neighborhood representatives or even a local congressman talk to them about funding for your garden. Go to city council meetings and request space and capital and watch everyone get behind your project.
Include the Kids: If you plan at least one event a week where everyone’s encouraged to come out and help in the garden people will come if their kids want to. Plan some child-centric activities to inspire awareness in a new generation and get everyone involved.
Have a Veggie Sale: When your first crop comes in, choose a few select fruits and veggies to sell at a farmer’s market before everyone’s allowed to pick. Give that money back to the garden and watch your idea flourish!