Dublin, OH community garden

With over 250 community gardens, Columbus has more community gardens per capita than any other metropolitan area. Mayor Coleman is committed to seeing gardens flourish in the city. In fact, he even established a community garden at City Hall. Community gardens strengthen neighborhoods and help maintain healthy diets.

“Community gardens do an exceptional job filling a void in neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michael B. Coleman. “Community gardens can be an important component of building strong, safe, and healthy neighborhoods,” said Columbus City Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Health & Human Services Committee.

Start your own Columbus, OH community garden.

The City of Columbus Land Redevelopment Office is looking for community groups, non-profits, companies, and individuals to help organize and build community gardens on Land Bank properties. In a typical year, around 50 parcels are used by various community groups, individuals, garden clubs, businesses, and neighbors. Urban agriculture projects, rain gardens, community beautification projects and other types of projects that benefit the surrounding neighborhood are encouraged.

Complete your application today. Grants are available for those in need. View available Columbus parcels for community gardening as of 12/23/2013:

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