Hobart's 'green initiative' part of a growing trend

HOBART | The heirloom tomatoes, strawberries and herbs Linda Papp is growing in her community garden plot won't go to waste.

Garden grows to teach, help others at Woodland Park

PORTAGE | Allen Hagan is hoping everyone will come out to see the new community garden at Woodland Park.

Hobart officials planting seeds for new community garden

HOBART | The idea for a Hobart community garden was planted a couple of years ago, but this time plans are firmly taking root.

Green thumbs just waiting for the white to melt

VALPARAISO | With the recent flurry of snow showers, gardening might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Valparaiso is gearing up for another community gardens season.

Community Garden at Valpo Parks through Fit City initiative

VALPARAISO | The Community Garden at Foundation Meadows Park now has garden plots available for the 2013 season. Located at 3210 N. Campbell St., the Community Garden is available for planting, growing and harvesting from May through October. Grow your own fruits, flowers, vegetables, and mo…

South Haven kindergartners reap rewards of teaching garden

Community Garden Workshop

Horticulturist Matt Brown leads free workshops at the Community Garden at Sunset Hill Farm County Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m. He will demonstrate planting techniques, show what is available for harvest, and discuss the mission and goals of the community garden project. …

Valparaiso community garden was almost a no-grow

VALPARAISO | It was beginning to look like someone put a curse on the city's effort to start community gardens to grow vegetables for needy families.

Community garden receives blessing

Volunteers help create Portage community garden

Allen Hagan, gardener and former farmer, helped design and plant Portage's first community garden Saturday evening at Frank Gilbert Memorial Park. Allen had the help of local Girl Scouts, members of the Portage Food Pantry, members of the Portage Garden Club, and local residents, as well as …

Volunteers help create Portage community garden

Volunteers from the Portage Food Pantry, local Girl Scout troops, the Portage Garden Club, Portage residents, and members of the Portage Parks Department gathered Saturday evening to plant Portage's first community garden at Frank Gilbert Memorial Park. One-third of the garden's harvest will…

Volunteers help create Portage community garden

Angel Klechner, with Girl Scout Troop 30292, helped plant Portage's first community garden Saturday at Frank Gilbert Memorial Park. One-third of the garden's harvest will go to the Portage Food Pantry, and the rest will be shared among the volunteers.

CLARIFICATION

The Porter County Parks and Recreation Community Garden and Spring Out Festival story on Thursday's Home and Garden section cover should have listed a $5 entry fee per car to park and attend Saturday's event. Once inside, all events and activities are free.

Valpo community gardens a growing concern

VALPARAISO | Today is opening day at the Valparaiso Parks Department's community gardens but something already has grown there.

Church plans on turning vacant lot to community garden

PORTAGE | Real Life Community Church's request to turn a vacant lot into a community garden opened up a can of worms for the city this week.

EDITORIAL: Food for thought on healthy eating

With so much emphasis on fighting obesity in the United States, it seems counterintuitive that thousands of people in Northwest Indiana and the south suburbs live in food deserts. It's a serious problem, though.

Volunteers needed for new community garden in S'ville

SCHERERVILLE | Children are encouraged to participate during an event Saturday to help develop the new children's butterfly and community garden at the Tri-Town Safety Village, 1350 Eagle Ridge Drive.