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Mar 01, 2015
How do you turn a hopeful idea for a community garden into a functional reality? Start with this handbook from experienced gardener and organizer LaManda Joy. Not only does Joy break down the basics of growing, she also describes what needs to happen before breaking ground: finding a site, raising funds, managing neighborhood volunteers, designing the garden...the list of tasks can seem overwhelming, but with Joy's practical guidance, even thorny logistics and personality clashes can be addressed in a positive, sensible way. Geared toward newcomers to grassroots projects but relevant even for experienced organizers, Start a Community Food Garden is an "essential and accessible resource" (Booklist). Home, Garden and DIY March 2015 newsletter.