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.
How to Start a Resiliency Garden:
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Identify a location that is accessible to the public.
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Prepare your garden bed so it is ready to be planted (reach out to us if you have questions).
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Fill out the questionnaire here: Resiliency Garden Host Application
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If approved, we will drop off seasonal vegetable starts and supplies for up to 100 sq ft.
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Plant your garden!
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Hang up your sign & watch the bounty grow for our community!
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Take photos and share your experience with us with the hashtag #UrbanAbundance!