Originally Posted by Love2Swim (Post 777642)

I don't know about that, but I have read of and seen many of these gardens during our travels. Generally people pay an annual fee, so there would be no cost to the Developer. Below is a link to community gardens in Vancouver. They are overseen by local community groups (our garden clubs perhaps?), not by the City, so any complaints are handled by the group in charge. It would be nice if the idea were given a chance. In Vancouver, there are many more applicants to have one of the spots in the gardens, than there is space available. In other words, they are very popular. I suspect the same would hold true here.

Join a community garden in your neighbourhood | City of Vancouver

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 777652)

Several years ago, a local land owner approached Garden Club North with this very idea of providing land for a community garden. He was prepared to remove the grass, divide the area into parcels and provide water for a very reasonable fee, and I cannot remember what that amount was; but, there were no takers for his suggestion, the main reason being it was not golf cart accessible! The Garden Club North may still have his information if anyone would like to open this idea again.

If you have tried organic gardening in Florida you will know it is very difficult, the bugs in Florida are very different from the bugs in the Northern States.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 777519)

He does have land that I would guess is in "agricultural use" but the rigamarole that I envision from just reading this forum would be a huge challenge.

For instance;

water usage.
He overwatered and it drained unto my plot and killed my radishes.

property rights.
She tramped through my spring lettuce.

Dogs and pets.
They brought their dog and he/she watered my asparagus.

Community interaction
They planted mint and it has overtaken my sweet corn.

General angst.
Their sweet corn is shading my tomatoes.
Their garlic stinks.
They throw their compost in the trash. Compost is for compost.
They don't weed.
Someone picked my tomatoes.

I think Gary Morse is VERY, very wise.

Originally Posted by Ecuadog (Post 777577)

Hey... maybe I could grow some herb for my glaucoma.

Originally Posted by TrudyM (Post 777672)

There was one in my mom and dads retirement town in south Florida but if you wanted to spray your patch you could, so long as it didn't affect the neighbors plot. Mom had her more sensitive to bug stuff in the middle so she could hit it if needed and was careful of what she used. I also seem to remember lots of slug drowning beer traps were needed. Totally Organic was not required but then that was years ago when people were less aware of the harm.

Originally Posted by Happydaz (Post 777725)

I would think that if community gardens have been successful all over the USA they coukd be successful here as well. People can and do work together to accomplish shared goals. I am sure that there will be obstacles along the way but with a positive attitude much can be accomplished. A good starting point may be to see exactly how other communities put it all together. As a gardener, myself, I can see that Florida conditions will impose some tough challenges, but what gardener is not up to the quest!

Originally Posted by ricklowe (Post 777891)

I have a garden center on 301 and 466, i'd be interested in helping. I have a total 13 acres and would be willing to host events as well as allow sections to be used for organic gardening. the property is irradiated and ready for your suggestions!