15 years ago Gardening Matters began as a collaboration of three
organizations and dozens of community garden leaders to support community
gardens and the people who make them happen.
Since then we have seen a huge positive shift in the appreciation of
government agencies, corporations and nonprofits in recognizing these
community spaces as a benefit to gardeners AND the communities in which
they reside.
We are proud to have worked collaboratively to give "gardening" a good
name: from fluffy and feel good to one where it is a necessary neighborhood
asset.
Together, we have shown how the community garden contributes to community
building, healthy food access and food sovereignty, mental health and
wellness, and always, connects us to where we come from -- both our
heritage and this wonderful planet.
Even while we are closing, the Board of Directors will continue to work
with other organizations and agencies to see that the core support services
continue, such as garden referrals, and COMGAR updates. You can reach us at
*gardeningmatters@gmail.com* <<email obscured>> with questions.
We remain committed to making community gardens work for gardeners and the
communities in which they reside. If there is information you are looking
for, email us and we will put it up here. If there is content you would
like to share with others, please email us and we can get it up as well. *See
the new simpler website at **www.gardeningmatters.org*
<http://www.gardeningmatters.org> *
Keep your eye on COMGAR for updates as we learn more -- and if you are not
already signed up, you can do so now by going to e-Democracy
<http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/comgar> create an account and get on
for free.
Remember! Community gardening is 50% gardening and *100% community*! Take
care of each other and continue to pass the gift of the garden and help
others experience garden’s magic to heal, inspire, and empower. There has
never been a more urgent time to connect to neighbor and earth.