Question 1

What is a community garden?

Accepted Answer

It started with the Honolulu Recreational Community Garden Program (HRCGP) in 1975 with the intent of providing citizens with access to participation in gardening, especially those who would not otherwise have access to the soil, and to serve community members whose recreational needs are not met by athletic, craft, and other traditional park facilities and activities. The program has since grown to include 11 community gardens with over 1200 plots. Learn more of its program.

Question 2

How can I join the community garden?

Accepted Answer

Any resident of O‘ahu, 18 years old or older, who does not already have a community garden plot, is eligible to apply. Applications are considered on a first-come first-served basis, or on a numerical basis if there is a waitlist. The City and County of Honolulu government handles the waitlist. To apply for a community garden plot, please go to their How to Sign Up.

Question 3

What kind of commitment is required if I am assigned a plot?

Accepted Answer

As soon as you are assigned a plot, you are expected to start gardening within 2 weeks. Most of our gardeners tend to their plot at least two days a week, but your commitment will depend on your gardening style.

Additionally, gardeners might be required to attend monthly community garden organization meetings and cleanups. This will depend on your garden’s bylaws.

For MCC, gardeners are required to attend 4 monthly meetings and 2 monthly clean ups a year. This schedule can be found here. Annual garden dues are expected to paid in April, and are $20 for 12 months.

Who belongs in our community garden?

Aspiring Gardeners Without Land

Families Seeking Fresh, Affordable Food

Community Builders and Volunteers

What are benefits of community garden?

Reconnect with Food

Reconnect with Nature

Reconnect with Community

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