From producing fresh food to strengthening neighborhood bonds, community gardens have a huge impact on the quality of city life. Through its Philadelphia Green program, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has helped thousands of Philadelphia residents turn neglected vacant lots into thriving community gardens in every corner of the city. PHS supports these gardens with technical assistance, training, and networking.
To learn more about the social, economic, educational, and environmental benefits of these great green spaces, read this article, called Community Gardens of the 21st Century.
Posted on October 5, 2009 by Daniel
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