Choosing the right crops for a community garden can make the difference between a bountiful harvest and a season of struggles. Staple vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and cucumbers are perennial favorites for a reason: they are relatively easy to grow, highly productive, and widely loved by gardeners and cooks alike. Tomatoes, for instance, thrive in full sunlight and require sturdy stakes or cages for support, while zucchini grows quickly and abundantly, often producing more than enough for the entire community. Peppers and cucumbers are similarly low-maintenance, with cucumbers benefiting from trellises to save space and enhance airflow. These classic choices are perfect for beginners, as they provide a sense of achievement with minimal effort, ensuring the garden remains lively and rewarding for all involved.
The Bob Burdette Center‘s community garden is made possible by the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington. Through the support of transformative health initiatives that empower all individuals to lead lives of optimal health, self-reliance, and self-respect, the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington strives to foster systemic change and collaborative impact in our community.