Community Gardens Archives - San Antonio Report

Task force to weed out issues plaguing urban farm expansion in San Antonio

by Iris Dimmick September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

New rules could make it easier and cheaper to establish urban farms in the interest of promoting local, fresh food access.

Kionna Dow runs through the gardens at Gardopia while her sister Breonna and brother Kaldric look on. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

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Gardopia Flourishes on the Eastside

by Mitch Hagney July 25, 2016October 7, 2016

Student Jean-Luc Yohi sits in the solar powered vehicle built by Madison High School students. Photo by Scott Ball.

Solar Fest Shines Light on Sustainability

by Edmond Ortiz November 14, 2015October 7, 2016

Volunteers dig a basin to change the flow of rain water. Photo by Karen Stamm.

Volunteers Reshape Urban Garden in Eastside

by Karen Stamm March 10, 2015October 7, 2016

This garden produces vegetables, olives, peaches and berries for the devoted Pittman-Sullivan neighbors who established it in 2009 with Green Spaces Alliance. With this weekend’s re-design to make the garden more sustainable, it’s hoped the spot will evolve into a mature Food Forest in 15-20 years. Courtesy photo.

PermaBlitz: A Sustainable Makeover for Eastside Garden

by Karen Stamm March 3, 2015October 7, 2016

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SicloVerde: Riding Bikes, Visiting Gardens For a Cause

by Iris Dimmick June 14, 2013October 7, 2016

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Downtown’s Little Patch Garden: A Lot of Heart on a Small Lot

by Steven Flannery May 6, 2013October 7, 2016