Community Gardening

by Elizabeth Tehle Peters (Editor)

Today, more and more people are thinking green—and there’s no urban activity greener, in every sense of the word, than community gardening. This all-region guide, filled with hands-on tips, offers a snapshot of today’s vibrant North American community gardening movement. Whether you are already a member of a community garden, want to get involved in one, or are just curious, this guide will inform and inspire you. Models include vegetable gardens, aesthetic and art gardens, children’s and youth gardens, and several others. Using real-life case studies from around North America, the expert contributors show how community gardening produces safe, eco-friendly food; brings neighbors together; offers valuable lessons for children; and gives each participant the personal satisfaction that comes with cultivating the land and making things grow. Like all Brooklyn Botanic Garden handbooks, this entry features sustainable and organic gardening practices.

Genres: Gardening

120 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Desiree']

Companion book on how to set up a 501 C 3 community garden.

[Karen Soanes · Rating 4 out of 5]

even though it is a little out of date - still some very helpful resources.

[Elaine Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't finish (another book overdue!), but even just reading the first few chapters reinvigorated my interest in an Eastside community garden. Got me thinking about research, and maybe about scouting an alternative location to the Madison Scenic Overlook. Short, enthusiastic, lots of pictures.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently bought this book after checking it out from the library twice. It's got great stories about a wide range of community gardening programs.

Growing your own is making a big comeback!

[Karlyn Farris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent resource for community gardeners!