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COMMUNITY… What is community?

Wikipedia defines it as:

A group of interacting people, living in some proximity (i.e., in space, time, or relationship).

In space, time or relationship, life is certainly about relationships, wouldn’t you agree? We all have the longing to be part of something big, to form relationships with others, preferably those that have the same interest, or better yet, the same passion as you and me.

For some of us, that passion is gardening or landscaping.

What a sense of accomplishment it is to place the smallest of seeds into rich soil, then cultivate it, care for it, give a little TLC - only to be rewarded with a delicious vegetable, sweet fruit, or a beautiful plant or flower.

This is our community, we feel comfortable surrounded by others with our same passion and love of seeds, soil, green plants, bugs (maybe not ALL bugs), rain and sunshine.

Mister Landscaper is a business totally aware of that passion and need for community. Our family here at Mister L is aware of that sense of belonging and community that we all seek. We are proud of the men and women that work to deliver a Made in the USA quality product to all of you.

Join us at our web site. Join our forums, share your stories and testimonials, send us photos of your life passion in gardening.

We know what community means to you. It means the same to us, and we want you to be part of ours.

Spring is a Perfect Time to Start a Community Garden

Have you heard about community gardens? That’s right…community.

According to the American Community Garden Association (ACGA), a community garden is simply a piece of land that is gardened by a group of people. It can be for flowers or vegetables or simply to spend time with others who love gardening.

Here’s a sampling of community gardens making headlines across the country.

In South Florida, there are various community gardens on city-owned land. These gardens help needy folks learn to grow their own food. Many are in areas that need beautification or are undergoing revitalization. Others are in urban areas.
In Greer, South Carolina, the local hospital started the project. Soon, sponsors donated tools and irrigation equipment - even seeds - to get gardeners started.
Portland has 39 community gardens, many with open spots waiting to be rented. Each 100-square-foot area rents for $21. Volunteers have “work parties” to tend to area gardens. Some plant beds are handicapped-accessible. And they also offer scholarships for low-income families and individuals.
In Kalamazoo, Michigan, the success of one community garden has sparked interested in starting other gardens around that area. Plans also include compost heaps, a greenhouse for year-round gardening, and classes for those needing a little extra help getting started.

These are just a few of the community gardens making news around the country.

As springtime approaches, think about joining a community garden in your area. You can search for existing gardens. Better yet, start one!

Join the discussion:

Are you interested in community gardening? If so, tell us about it. If you’re already participating in a community garden, share some information with us. Who participates? What do you grow? How do you maintain it?

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