Growing Food Isn’t Just For Farmers, Hipsters, And Retirees

Whether you live in the ‘burbs or the city, a community garden is a great way to connect with your neighbors, get the freshest produce possible, and play in the dirt like a kid again. Gardens also boast an array of health and ecological benefits that ripple beyond us as individuals. If there’s not already…

Whether you live in the ‘burbs or the city, a community garden is a great way to connect with your neighbors, get the freshest produce possible, and play in the dirt like a kid again.

Gardens also boast an array of health and ecological benefits that ripple beyond us as individuals. If there’s not already one to join in your neighborhood, here’s a (bizarrely animated) 101 to help you start one.


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