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Assign Roles and Get Growing
Delegate Responsibility Find out who can dedicate time to work in the garden. Generally, having one or two people oversee operations...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 14, 20211 min read
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Prep Your Garden to Thrive
You may not know exactly what to plant yet, but now is the perfect time to prepare your garden site. Once your group has reached...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 14, 20212 min read
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Plan a Garden of Your Dreams
Step four is to plan your garden! Take the time to make this garden fit your needs and be your own. Be as whimsical or practical as you...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 14, 20211 min read
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Grow Garden Vols and Funds
Pool resources together to get your community garden off the ground as a group. Besides finding suitable plots, note who can provide...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 14, 20212 min read
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Look for Good Garden Spots
Look for plots and places to garden, and that's step two. If you’re with a church, consider asking if there is a suitable spot on the...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 14, 20211 min read
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Find Folks Who Like to Garden
Community gardening doesn't happen alone; ergo, step one is to find others who share the garden passion. Gauge interest and needs by...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 14, 20211 min read
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How Smart Folks Grow Delicious Herbs
Read about my first foray into hydroponics. City dwellers may lack yards, but we can still garden. Grow herbs, food, and flowers in...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 14, 20216 min read
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Share Space and Start a New Garden
Start a community garden with friends and neighbors using these simple steps. Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Autumn Shultz “To...

Jon Mychal Heatherly
Apr 25, 20217 min read
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