Seeds Of Hope Community Garden, located in the heart of Lake Park, Florida, proves you can grow anything, anywhere.
The soil is sandy and full of rocks and concrete from the abandoned apartment complex that used to occupy the space. There is a thick black mesh material laying on top of the sand to suppress what weeds might survive.
Each plot costs only $20 a month to rent but this does not include the initial cost of set-up. You need soil to grow vegetables. At Seeds Of Hope all the soil has to be brought in, then set up in raised-bed style rows, on top of the black ground cover. You also have to pay for irrigation hoses to water your crop.
Despite all these complications, vegetables grow in abundance and often produce more than the renters can consume. The excess goes into a communal fund that is either sold at farmers markets (to fund future gardening projects) or is given out to the community of Lake Park (often for free).
To find out more you can call (561) 252-7179 or visit their booth at the Lake Park Green Market held on Sundays in Kelsey Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| Seeds Of Hope Community Garden sign, Lake Park, Fla. |
The soil is sandy and full of rocks and concrete from the abandoned apartment complex that used to occupy the space. There is a thick black mesh material laying on top of the sand to suppress what weeds might survive.
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| Volunteer shows off black ground-cover tarp, Seeds of Hope Community Garden, Lake Park, Fla. |
Each plot costs only $20 a month to rent but this does not include the initial cost of set-up. You need soil to grow vegetables. At Seeds Of Hope all the soil has to be brought in, then set up in raised-bed style rows, on top of the black ground cover. You also have to pay for irrigation hoses to water your crop.
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| Boy Scout Troop plots at Seeds Of Hope Community Garden, Lake Park, Fla. |
Despite all these complications, vegetables grow in abundance and often produce more than the renters can consume. The excess goes into a communal fund that is either sold at farmers markets (to fund future gardening projects) or is given out to the community of Lake Park (often for free).
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| Sunflower at Seeds Of Hope Community Garden, Lake Park, Fla. |
To find out more you can call (561) 252-7179 or visit their booth at the Lake Park Green Market held on Sundays in Kelsey Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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