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Enjoy the Tang of a Tomato

The tomatl berry of Central and South America Image by David Besa from Sonoma, USA via Wikimedia HISTORY The tomato achieved ubiquity in...

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Enjoy the French Art of Charcuterie

Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Michel Cellier via Shutterstock Charcuterie started in 15th century France, where pork butchers...

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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...

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Prep Your Garden to Thrive

You may not know what to plant yet, but now is time to prep your worksite. After reaching consensus, you know where the garden will be....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...