Just Say No to Abuse Declaring War on Terrorism. Renters, however, often find themselves in a bit of a bind. These are areas of land run by a group, where individuals take responsibility for certain areas or projects. In many urban areas, community gardens have become quite popular. Ranging from 'substinence' gardens to flower and decrative plots to combinations of both, these are a great way to get involved with a community while giving your green thumb a workout.
Any group of people can create a community garden.
All that's needed is a plot of land and a collection of people who want to get involed. Special purpose community gardens may also qualify for federal and state money or grants. Here's some examples of community gardens that have helped change their neighborhoods. In the late 1970's, some residents, fed up with the look of the rubble-strewn lots, squatted and planted a garden there. The Garden grew larger after neighborhood residents took over an area where six buildings had collapsed.