Hampton Community Gardens Tour
Saturday, September 9, 2023 · 8:30–10 am
Meet at 1296 Thomas Street, Hampton, VA
For many urban dwellers, garden space is at a premium. People that succeed in their personal efforts use a balcony or patio with containers or an indoor windowsill to satisfy their gardening needs, while others may have access to a rooftop or nearby designated space for rent or free use. Hampton has the perfect example of repurposing space to build their community. Currently, 3 separate sites with community gardens have over 25 5x10’ individual plots each, including a few that are ADA accessible. The gardens support collective participation in growing fruits, vegetable, and flowers, sharing labor and harvest for the community areas as well as each gardener’s individual plot. This tour will have docents to share ideas, information, and highlight unique qualities at each location. Guidelines, schedule and a map with addresses will be provided by email/text to registrants prior to beginning of the tour.
For more information, contact Ben Dukes at 804-731-7916, or email bdukes@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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