Community Garden Network
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Circle Lead:
Deanna Bigio, Wake County Horticulture Extension Agent, deanna.bigio@wake.gov
circle Purpose:
This new circle is for managers of community gardens or those starting a garden / hoping to improve the size, impact, or sustainability of their gardens. In this circle, members can:
share best practices and resources
find sources of funding
make connections with peers and grow their knowledge and impact
This circle provides access to Wake County Master Gardeners and is run by Wake County Cooperative Extension’s Horticulture Agent, providing a wealth of experience.
Current Activities
We provided $63,800 for 10 gardens in Wake County who wanted to expand their offering of fresh local produce to the neighbors and communities. The projects will expand production capacity, but also create more gathering space in areas with fewer green spaces. The harvest of these gardens is shared with members of the community most in need, or with a local food pantry.
Crosslink Community Garden
Juniper Level Missionary Baptist
Pine Acres Community Center
Liberty Church
Garner Grows
Community Connections
Giving Garden with Wake Forest Presbyterian
Taylor Family YMCA
Fairmont Church
Western Wake Farmers Market
Sweet Peas Urban Garden
Related Projects
Community Garden Study and List
In November 2017, CAFN sought to build a comprehensive list of Wake County community gardens and learn about their practices and challenges. The full list of gardens can be found on Wake Network of Care and a summary report can be found here.