I really like the idea that people continue to want to grow their own produce. Fresh veggies are definitely healthy for you. I was reading over some information about our great city recently and came upon this great organization - Grow Springfield and was amazed at all the resources available. Garden Directory - Grow Springfield Seeds of Possibility 2400 E. Cook Street Springfield, IL This 2 acre garden, open to the public, currently consists of a combination of individual and community plots. Soil tests have been completed and water is available on site. The site can accommodate up to 50 individual plots, but both individual and shared plots are available. Raised beds with irrigation are being installed in 2014. The cost to join is $10 Garden Sponsored By: GenHKids Contact: Adam Castelli [email protected], 217-899-5077 Springfield Community Garden Family Fit Center 1515 East Miller St. Springfield, IL This garden is open to Springfield resident families and consists of raised beds with wheelchair accessibility and translator services for the hearing impaired as well as several educational curriculums. Water is available on site and the cost to join is $25. Unfortunately, all plots are filled and there is NO availability this year. Sponsored By: Springfield Community Garden Family Fit Center Contact: Vera Garrett [email protected] (217) 801-2050 Springfield Community Garden Family Fit Center 1531 East Miller Springfield, IL This garden is open to Springfield resident families and consists of raised beds with wheelchair accessibility and translator services for the hearing impaired as well as several educational curriculums. Water is available on site and the cost to join is $25. Unfortunately, all plots are filled and there is NO availability this year. Garden Sponsored By: Springfield Community Garden Family Fit Center Contact: Vera Garrett [email protected] (217) 801-2050 Springfield Community Garden Family Fit Center 761 North 16th St. Springfield, IL This garden is open to Springfield resident families and consists of raised beds with wheelchair accessibility and translator services for the hearing impaired as well as several educational curriculums. Water is available on site and the cost to join is $25. Unfortunately, all plots are filled and there is NO availability this year. Garden Sponsored By: Springfield Community Garden Family Fit Center Contact: Vera Garrett [email protected] (217) 801-2050 Springfield Community Garden Family Fit Center Poplar Place 902 25th St. Springfield, IL This garden is open to Springfield resident families and consists of raised beds with wheelchair accessibility and translator services for the hearing impaired as well as several educational curriculums. Water is available on site and the cost to join is $25. Unfortunately, all plots are filled and there is NO availability this year. Garden Sponsored By: Springfield Community Garden Family Fit Center Contact: Vera Garrett [email protected] (217) 801-2050 Springfield Community Federation Garden of Eaten 2300 Rochester Rd. Springfield, IL This garden is a shared community plot managed by 40-50 children. The soil has not been tested but water is available on site. It is free to join. Garden Sponsored By: Springfield Community Federation, Springfield Urban League, GenHKids, and Sangamon County Contact: Candace Silas [email protected] [email protected] 217-544-1380 Jefferson Park Community Garden Jefferson Park, North Oxford Rd. Springfield, IL 62702 This small community garden located at Jefferson Park consists of individual 10ft. X 20ft. plots. Water is available on site. The cost to join is $10. Space is limited. Garden Sponsored By: Springfield Park District and Friends of Jefferson Park Contact: Sean Dickerson [email protected] The Neighborhood Gardens Springfield Art Association 700 N 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702 This 1/8 acre garden involves around 270 gardeners. Soil has been tested and water is available on site. It is open to the public and water, seeds, tools, and technical assistance are provided. Both community and individual plots are available and the cost of each individual plot is $15 Garden Sponsored By: Kumler Outreach Ministries, Springfield Art Association, and Enos Park Neighborhood Association Contact: Cory Blackwell (Kumler) [email protected] (217)523-2269 Bountiful Basket Garden 1120 B North Fourth Street Petersburg, IL 62675 This 1/4 acre garden is supported by 23 volunteers. The soil has been tested and water is available on site. Vegetables are free and harvested each Tuesday and Thursday for recipients of the Menard County Food Pantry, High Rise Apartments or anyone in need. Contact: Karen Denton or Beth Kiningham [email protected] [email protected] This information was originally posted here: http://springfieldgardens.weebly.com/garden-directory.html Please check out a few of the other great posts here:
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