Community gardens
What are community gardens?
A community garden is a place to grow food, flowers, and herbs in the company of friends and neighbors.
Community Gardens provide numerous benefits to local citizens.
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Reduce monthly food costs
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Increase site and overall property values
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Teach citizens basic vocational skills
Health:
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Give access to fresh, healthy food
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Improve health through diet, exercise, and socialization
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Provides a reason to spend time outdoors in the fresh air
Social:
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Provide social interaction for isolated citizens
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Empower youth and disabled residents
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Reduce crime and drug activity
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Encourage self-reliance
Community Gardens in Woodford County
Woodford County Community Garden
Margaret Hall at 117 Elm Street
Versailles, KY 40383
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Individual raised bed garden plots which are free but must be reserved at the beginning of the season.
To reserve space:
Contact Ashley.Austin@bgcap.org
Phone: (859)873-8182 for application from Bluegrass Community Action Council
Midway Community Garden
103 N. Turner
Midway, Kentucky 40347
Details: No individual plots. All tasks done communally—all are welcome to take and eat. Those who take food from the garden are supposed to give time to the garden’s upkeep in return.
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For more information: call (859) 846-4751 or visit our Facebook page.
Margaret Hall, 117 Elm St, Versailles, KY 40383
103 N Turner
Midway, Kentucky 40347
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