A community garden is a piece of land gardened by a group of people. It can be one community plot, or can be many individual plots. It can be at a school, business, hospital, or in a neighborhood. Gardening is a great way to provide your family with healthy fruits and vegetables at a low cost.
For more information on how to start a community garden go to Rebel Tomato
The University of Missouri has extension offices in Newton and Jasper counties. Check out their gardening site, Gardens for Every Body, for great information on starting or improving a garden.