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To transform unkempt vacant lots into well-maintained vegetable and flower gardens
To provide a tool for neighborhood residents to build a greater sense of community by sharing the joy that comes from gardening together
To provide a supplemental source of fresh vegetables for gardeners and other residents with special needs such as the elderly and home-bound
To stimulate residents to get involved in improving their neighborhoods
To raise awareness in the broader community of the needs of inner-city neighborhoods
To create economic opportunities for gardeners to raise funds for neighborhood projects |