Victory Gardens 2.0 - Ideas for Change in America

I also propose that greater effort be made for the concept of yard-sharing, whereby people who grow crops in their yards share an agreed-upon portion of that yard for community purposes.

By the way, some communities punish gardeners by charging them high water rates, while others communities bow to NIMBY complaints from neighbors who prefer to see green grass lawns rather than vegetable gardens. Zoning and HOA regulations should therefore be updated to support home gardeners, and there should be community education programs as well. - by Allison P