COMMUNITY GARDEN  (Developmental)

Contact:
Marc Marcano, Administrative Coordinator or Shawnette Mansfield, Social Services Coordinator, (913) 281-3300.

Description:
The Community Garden is located in the Northeast area of Kansas City, Kansas. The garden is planted, cultivated and harvested by families residing at Juniper Gardens and the surrounding neighborhood.

Anticipated Program Start Date:
Spring, 2000

Program Size:
The garden consists of 30 raised garden beds. Families can be responsible for one or more garden beds.

Eligible Applicants:
Any individual, who would like to participate in the planting and maintaining of the garden, may then reap the benefits of the fresh fruits and vegetables at harvest time.

Type of Assistance:
The Community Garden provides much more than just a harvest of fresh fruits and vegetables. The garden provides an opportunity for individuals to work together towards a common goal and it promotes a sense of community pride and spirit. The garden allows young and old to work side by side. The older and more experienced gardeners are able to pass down their secrets of the trade to beginner gardeners.

Contributors to the Program:
The KCK Connection Group works in collaboration with Turner House, the residents of Juniper Gardens and other residents in the Northeast area. Turner House owns the land on which the garden is located. Residents of Juniper Gardens and other individuals in the Northeast area all contribute time to gardening, weeding, watering and other jobs that make the garden successful. Local community groups and churches donate the materials and help maintain the garden.

PHA Funding:
No public housing funds are used for the community garden. All materials are donated and individuals donate their time.