Find Land and Permissions
1-3 monthsContact city parks, churches, or schools for plot lease.
Field context
This workflow is part of 5 niche fields
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Contact city parks, churches, or schools for plot lease.
Recruit 10+ committed gardeners and assign roles.
Water hookup, fence, shed, compost, initial soil amendment.
Assign plots, orientation day, shared tool checkout rules.
US small garden 10 plots.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | $800 | Annual |
| Water hookup | $500 | One-time |
| Beds (10) | $800 | Materials |
| Tools shed | $400 | Shared |
Apply local food system grants.
Hardware store donates lumber.
Pilot 5 plots before 30.