Fayetteville Community Garden Coalition

The Fayetteville Community Garden Coalition (FCGC) is a group of individuals and gardeners who work cooperatively to develop a network of gardens to provide locally grown food that is produced by community members.

FCGC facilitates community gardening in Fayetteville by providing support and education opportunities to all community gardens and groups that are developing and using them.  FCGC will provide assistance with promotional activities, network development and guidance on funding and resource opportunities.

Why Community Gardens?

According to the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) http://www.communitygarden.org/  community gardening improves people’s quality of life by providing a catalyst for neighborhood and community development, stimulating social interaction, encouraging self-reliance, beautifying neighborhoods, producing nutritious food, reducing family food budgets, conserving resources and creating opportunities for recreation, exercise, therapy and education.

What is a Community Garden?

A community garden is a place where people come together to garden.  It can be any size and take any shape.  Churches, vacant lots, schools and parks are examples of where community gardens can grow. Community gardens can serve many purposes for many people; for some it is a place to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs with friends and neighbors. Sometimes people decide to grow food for local food banks and shelters.  Some people participate because they don’t have enough sunny space at home or none at all.  Some like to participate because it promotes a feeling of community with neighbors and provides a way to learn about gardening with others.