Growing a vegetable garden on one of the Salina Community Garden plots definitely has many benefits.
For many people, one of the biggest benefits is simply more space. Many city backyards may have shade trees or other obstacles that make growing a nice garden difficult. In these situations, a community garden plot may offer the perfect solution.
Fortunately, here in Salina we have community garden plots available that offer great space and gardening opportunities for many residents. Each year, the city of Salina and K-State Research and Extension-Central Kansas District sponsor community gardens that make garden plots available to many local families. Every year, these families benefit from better tasting, more nutritious food, good exercise and the camaraderie of community gardening.