What is a community vegetable garden?
A community garden is defined and described by the American Community Garden Association (the ACGA) as a place. that can be urban, suburban, or rural. It can grow flowers, vegetables or community. It can be one community plot, or can be many individual plots. It can be at a school, hospital, or in a neighborhood.
What is the difference between a community garden and an allotment garden?
What is the difference between a community garden and an allotment? Allotment plots are administered by the various (former) municipalities of Toronto. They are usually larger than community plots and there is a fee to rent a plot.
What should be included in a community garden?
Contributions of land, tools, seeds, fencing, soil improvements or money are all vital to a successful community garden. Some community gardens can provide most of their provisions through fees charged to the membership; but for many, a garden sponsor is essential.
Are there different types of community gardens?
There are many types of community gardens including: neighborhood gardens, allotment gardens, communal gardens, children’s gardens, and gardens that provide vocational training.
How do you set up a community garden?
How to Start a Community Garden
- Organize a meeting of interested people. Organize a group meeting and invite anyone you think might be interested.
- Form a planning committee.
- Identify your resources.
- Approach a sponsor.
- Choose a site.
- Prepare and develop the site.
- Plan for children.
- Organize the garden.
How do you layout a community garden?
Follow these steps to successfully organize a community garden
- Organize a meeting of interested people.
- Form a planning committee.
- Find a sponsor.
- Choose a site.
- Prepare the site.
- Consider a space for children.
- Determine the rules and put them in writing.
- Work together to create a community.