Hi,
I am trying to start a Community Garden in the City of Prior Lake. It would be a shared space with garden plots, where young and old could garden together and grow veggies/flowers. I have presented this idea to the PAC, and it was approved to be presented to the City Council on April 6, 2009. I need to compile a list of residents that would be interested in participating if we get this to pass. If you would like to participate, please let me know!

I would think this type of...
Back to page topI would think this type of thing would become increasingly popular in tough economic times. I live in Minneapolis and have some neighbors who participate in a community garden. I've also seen stories about an increase in participation in community-supported agriculture (CSA), in which people buy shares in local farms and get produce delivered to their homes each week. Seems like a great way to keep it local, save some money and meet your neighbors!
When I move a little closer,...
Back to page topWhen I move a little closer, I'd definitely be interested in this. I'm sure my next home will be an apartment and I won't be able to grow the kinds of things that I grew last the summer.
I've always been curious...
Back to page topI've always been curious about these. Is it an assumption that community garden means not only do people share the space to grow things, but are the products also shared?
I bet I'd be an awesome weed-grower, but not great at strawberries.
In my city people rent a 15...
Back to page topIn my city people rent a 15 foot by 20 foot plot for $15 a resident or $20 for a non-resident and whatever you grow is yours.
Then the next year, anyone who didn't allow the plot to be overtaken by weeds, Keighla, has the priority sign-up for the following year.
Other than offering the...
Back to page topOther than offering the space, providing easy access to water and managing plot sign-ups, community gardens are not a lot of work for cities. Gardeners are expected to take care of their own plots. I think it's a great idea in this area with the many townhomes, whose associations usually do not allow for residents to plant gardens.
I did an interview this...
Back to page topI did an interview this afternoon at Glendale United Methodist Church in Savage. For the past four years the church has welcomed congregation and community members to rent a plot on the church's property. They use a method called square-foot gardening where everything is compact and waste is avoided.
It sounded really interesting to this apartment-dweller!
Also, Cal's Market in Savage is planning to rent out plots for community gardens alongside the back of it's property. People can grow what they want and will be asked to participate in a nationwide program called "Plant a Row for the Hungry." It's just what it sounds - plant a row and at harvest time donate the foods to a local food shelf. How cool is that!