Community Gardening in Greensboro

There is a growing interest in establishing community gardens in Greensboro. The idea is to share public and private resources to support local community vegetable gardens, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and industrial farming. The vegetables produced should be fresher, more nutritious, and safer. Done right, community gardening can improve the quality of soils rather than depleting them.

For those interested in learning more, or getting involved, contact Karen Neill at the Guilford Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension, 375-5876, or Julie Lapham, at 379-1000. You can also check out the article entitled "Civic aims, food costs spur interest in community gardens" at http://www.gogreentriad.com/.