Passion is the flower show’s theme this year, an emotion we usually associate with red.  But did you know that green is the new color for passion?

It is, thanks to the community gardens sprouting up in suburbs, schools, senior centers, and downtown areas.  A community garden is simply a piece of land tended by people who are passionate about helping others.  Although they may keep a portion of their harvest to share among themselves, they also donate their fruits and vegetables to local food banks or soup kitchens.

Want to help?  Fred Conrad is the Community Garden Coordinator for the Atlanta Food Bank, and you can reach him at fred.conrad@acfb.org or call 678.553.5932.

Community gardens help in many ways.  Not only do they feed the hungry, but they also beautify our neighborhoods, encourage fellowship, and preserve green space.  When you join in, you’re not just helping to grow a garden.  You’re helping grow a community.

digging in, to raise a harvest of hope and help

Cheers,
Lynn