Planting a Community Garden

Spring is here and what a great way to get the residents out of their apartments and breathing the fresh air than to create a garden? If your owner permits you may create a community garden in one corner of the property. 1. First you will need to start by preparing the soil and building a 4 x 4 garden box. 2. Once you have built your box then you need to till the soil. 3. Add top soil, compost or peat moss straight into your garden box. 4. Add seeds or purchase things such as tomato plants. 5. Make sure to keep the garden moist not soaked and pick a spot where the plants will receive six to eight hours of direct sunlight. Start small and see where it goes. You will be able to get an idea of how many residents want to participate. Residents can pick what you will plant and take turns caring for the garden. If your owner does not want you planting anything on site it is very easy to find FREE containers to plant seeds in. Start by saving and collecting tin cans or jars. This way all you will need to purchase are seeds and soil. Make it an event. Offer refreshments and maybe even have a raffle where you give away a basket with gardening tools and gloves and a small gift card to Lowes or Home Depot. Everyone loves the change in weather and this is a fun way to get your residents together as a community!