Family Garden Initiative in Urban Settings

April 28, 2016Daniel Samms

For years, I have had consultations with churches and other non-profits that want to start community gardens.  They have grand visions of growing produce to feed families in the community and build relationships while growing.  Their motives are great, but so many don't make it past the first year.  Here are a few of the obstacles they run into that lead to their gardens running out of steam.