Purpose & Goal:
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To promote food sovereignty, and local control of the food system, by creating accessible communal food-scapes in our community.
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To eliminate some of the barriers in installing a garden.
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To promote a sharing economy, and the decomodification of food.
How we help:
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Provide vegetable starts and seeds that are seasonally appropriate for success.
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Provide signage for passerby about the rules and purpose of the garden.
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Provide some supplies, which may include organic fertilizers, hand tools, and trellising.
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Provide resources and education.
How you help:
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Be a host!
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Maintain and steward the garden.
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Harvest the garden for yourself, and to donate to the food bank.
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Encourage others to harvest.
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Be part of a growing community of garden hosts and advocates for food sovereignty.