This guide isn't about farming or growing food.

This guide is about growing a community by using food and a garden as a shared project, a gathering place, and a source of inspiration.

This guide is for all levels and ages! You don't need to have a fancy garden or a wealth of knowledge about gardening. With just a bit of elbow grease and basic supplies, you, your garden, and your community can grow and flourish together!

We will provide you with everything you need to know from start to finish, from planting seeds to picking peppers. In this guide, we will show you how to:

• get ready for your garden
• plant your garden
• maintain your garden
• and harvest your vegetables

What you will get from this guide:

• you'll get to know your neighbors
• you will grow your own fresh food
• you'll stop to smell some roses (or some basil) along the way

Ingredients Required:

• curiosity
• cooperation
  
• a space
• sunlight (preferably 6+ hours)
• water
• a plan
• time
• seeds
• a cheerful attitude
• perseverance

Growing food with your community is one of the most enjoyable ways to connect with people and nature, and one of the most productive. Welcome to the Green Bronx Machine! You are now one of us.