Growing People Newsletter - Fall 2007 - Part A

Volume 13 Fall 2007 GrowingPeopleNews—GrowingPeopleNews G a r d e n e r s i n C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t Program Highlights in 2007 1. More Gardens GICD has been searching out community gardens in the North Texas area. We have located 23, so... More

Volume 13 Fall 2007 GrowingPeopleNews—GrowingPeopleNews G a r d e n e r s i n C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t Program Highlights in 2007 1. More Gardens GICD has been searching out community gardens in the North Texas area. We have located 23, so far, scattered across 9 cities. GICD works regionally to promote community gardening and has made the most progress inside the city of Dallas. There are now 10 successful Dallas community gardens, and several more that are struggling to get started (see New Garden Notes on page 3). Five Dallas community gardens are fully associated within GICD’s network, and these work together to help provide training and support to bring about sustainable community greening projects across the region. 2. Community Gardening Education This past year GICD staff and volunteer gardeners from our 5 member community gardens made a major investment in education. Together we hosted garden tours, workshops, trainings, and volunteer workdays. Among th Less