CONCEPT Openness
Exchanges
Practicality
// Invitation and neighborhood //
// Urban land use and harvest //
//Administration and continuity//
Urban gardening is a rather forgotten phenomenon in Lithuania, so education and telling what it is, what good it does, and what it brings to the neighborhood is necessary in order to find the greatest possible number of allies for this activity. Communication must take many forms and encourage as many people as possible to get involved in these activities.
Communication, exchange of information and learning is an inevitable part of the community garden, so everyone joining in these activities must understand that being a part of this community requires an open approach to other participants and the fact that this area adds value not only to those working there, but also those living around. Community gardens often hold harvest festivals inviting locals to celebrate together.
A proactive team, which will help to plant the selected area, is needed to maintain the garden and build its identity. These key people will meet to discuss the development of the garden, the steps to be taken to attract external funding, to decide if the garden is accessible to all or if its accessibility is limited. It is an ongoing and changing process where decisions can change.
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