Tag: community gardens

Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food

April 12, 2021Abigail Margaret Newham

As issues of food insecurity and hunger rates rise, communities are struggling to find relief. Community gardens are helping underprivileged neighborhoods grow fresh food and strengthen community ties.

Point Breeze: Urban Farmer Shares His Craft With Community

July 2, 2018Tracie Thompson and

Twenty-seven-year-old Atiba Ellerby is a part-time barista and full-time urban farmer. When he’s not making coffee at The Pharmacy, a coffee shop in Point Breeze, he is tending to gardens throughout the city. Farming is

Axis Philly: Vacant Properties Damage Real Estate Values

May 2, 2013

https://vimeo.com/65164326] Would you rather live on a block that is speckled with ramshackle, rundown abandoned houses or one with inviting green community gardens? There are about 40,000 vacant parcels, which are property units, in the

Plan Philly: Residents Look Forward to Community Gardens

April 7, 2013

Scarecrows and shovels, trash cans and gardening gloves are strewn about in South Kensington community gardens. Few plants are blooming, but preparations are underway for another year of community-based gardening. “I think that community gardens

Northeast: Parkwood Community Garden a Go, Volunteers Sought

February 18, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59839684] A community garden is in the process of becoming a reality for the residents in Parkwood with help from the community to politicians. With support from Councilman Brian O’Neill, R-10th, an 18,000-sq. ft. garden located next