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HOW DOES OUR GARDEN GROW? A GUIDE TO COMMUNITY GARDEN SUCCESS

by Laura Berman

A comprehensive community gardening manual published by FoodShare with a grant from the Ontario Ministry of Health. The manual addresses various aspects of community organizing including fundraising, organizational structure, leadership, suggested rules and regulations for peaceful co-existence among gardeners, site acquisition and site selection, as well as site design, maintenance guidelines, tools and equipment, gardening with children and for people with disabilities.

Appendices provide horticultural information, composting and soil testing fact sheets and reference and resource lists. Detailed "month by month" sections provide succinct startup information for any community garden, regardless of location.

Cost: $25
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