Community gardening is a growing revolution that is taking root in
towns and cities all over the world. Groups of likeminded people are
transforming neglected plots of land into green, flourishing spaces for
everyone to enjoy.
In Let's Plant & Grow Together, conservationist and community gardener
Ben Raskin shares his keen expertise in an invaluable introduction to
a new wave of collective self-sufficiency, encouraging a community
audience to grow food and to garden together.
A look into the background of community gardening and its benefits
is followed by a practical guide: planning advice is laid out,
alongside essential etiquette tips for running a successful site, and
proven ideas for involving the whole neighborhood.
Add a community-minded directory of the top vegetables, flowers,
fruit, and herbs to plant up, with key tips on growing in containers
to maximize your space, and you can get ready to dig in for a
community garden that will blossom and thrive for everyone.