How to Start a Community Garden: Lessons from University Area CDC's Harvest Hope Community Garden

<p>If you've ever dreamed of starting a community garden, then you'll want to take notes on this episode.</p><p>Just north of the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus is an urban oasis: Harvest Hope Park. The 7-acre park is a sanctuary for residents, with a playground, sports fields, fitness stations, walking trail, tilapia fishing pond and more. It all started eight years ago with the park’s first feature: <a href="https://www.uacdc.org/index.php/harvest-hope-park/community-garden">Harvest Hope Community Garden</a>.</p><p>Sarah Combs is executive director/CEO of the University Area Community Development Corporation, which oversees the garden. Derek Laracuente and Harvest Hope Community Garden volunteer.</p><p>Dalia recently visited with them to learn how to garden got up  and running, challenges along the way and advice for anyone looking to start and sustain a community garden.</p>