Rural | Murfreesboro Communi

Jon Mychal Heatherly

Dec 14, 20211 min

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

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....

Jon Mychal Heatherly

Dec 14, 20211 min

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, 20212 min

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, 20211 min

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

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

May 7, 20214 min

Create Flexible Climes with Smart Herb Spirals

Learn to companion plant herbs by constructing an herb spiral with upcycled materials Original Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by...

Jon Mychal Heatherly

Apr 30, 20219 min

Grow Food in Water for Cheap

Let’s discuss hydroponics, Dr. Bernard Kratky, and how to setup his method. Original Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Markus...

Jon Mychal Heatherly

Apr 25, 20217 min

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...