Site Selection

When planning a community garden, there are several considerations to keep in mind. The space on which the garden will be built should be identified and procured well before actual construction begins. A thorough evaluation of the proposed garden site should be undertaken and include consideration of sunlight, access to water, adequate drainage, local animal populations (a fence may be needed to keep out animals), lot size, proximity to volunteers, soil quality. Permission to use the land for a community garden must be secured, and any local zoning codes or ordinances that might apply should be explored.