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Meghan Martin
Jul 23, 20242 min read
Community Garden Spotlight of the Month: Mounce Meadows Community Garden- Marshfield, Massachusetts
Mounce Meadows Community Garden Mounce Meadows, located in an urban environment in Marshfield, MA, offers a green sanctuary amidst the...
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Meghan Martin
Jun 21, 20243 min read
Community Garden Spotlight of the Month: East Snyder Community Garden- Selinsgrove, PA
East Synder Community Garden This month, we are proud to feature the East Snyder Community Garden (ESCG) located in the rural heart of...
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Merlon Harper
Apr 7, 20242 min read
Cultivating Growth: Reflections on the American Community Garden 2023 Conference
Last month, we all received the president’s exciting news that the 2024 American Community Garden Association (ACGA) conference will be...
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info655506
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Community Garden Spotlight of the Month
Wagner Farms Arboretum and Gardens, New Jersey Celebrating Community and Growth: The Story of Wagner Farms Arboretum and Gardens In the...
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info655506
Mar 6, 20243 min read
Community Garden Spotlight of the Month
Community Garden at Holy Nativity Nurturing Growth: The Inspiring Journey of Holy Nativity's Community Garden in Westchester, Los Angeles...
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Merlon Harper
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Lifetime Membership Has Its Privileges!
Yes, that’s me on stage totally excited to accept my lifetime membership with the American Community Garden Association (ACGA) in...
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Merlon Harper
Feb 26, 20241 min read
2024 Winter Board Meeting: Preparing for Success
The 2024 American Community Garden Association (ACGA) winter board meeting was held at the Hillsborough County Entrepreneur Collaborative...
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info917554
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Community Garden Spotlight of the Month
Ranson Community Garden Cultivating Connection and Sustainability in West Virginia Nestled in the heart of Ranson, West Virginia, the...
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info917554
Dec 21, 20233 min read
Guest blog: Community Gardens as a Third Place
Linda Appel Lipsius, Executive Director of DUG (Denver Urban Gardens), Denver, CO Now that most of our gardens have closed for the...
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Don Boekelheide
Dec 6, 20235 min read
Hot news: The new USDA garden zone maps
The USDA has just updated its map of gardening zones for the first time since 2012, sending American gardeners rushing to the Internet to...
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Sara Loftus
Nov 26, 20232 min read
Gardening for Everyone: Who Can Start a Garden?
The allure of gardening knows no bounds. It's a pastime that transcends age, background, and expertise. Contrary to the notion that...
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Sara Loftus
Nov 15, 20232 min read
The Many Benefits of Engaging with the American Community Gardening Association
Gardening has always been more than just a way to grow plants; it's a powerful tool for building communities, fostering connections, and...
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Sara Loftus
Nov 10, 20232 min read
A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Garden with the American Community Gardening Association
On the journey of gardening is not just about planting seeds; it's about sowing the seeds of community, growth, and shared experiences....
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Sara Loftus
Nov 5, 20232 min read
Cultivating Communities: The American Community Gardening Association
The American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) stands as a beacon of greenery and community spirit, championing the cause of...
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