How to kick-start your own community garden


Participants of the Misi Amal Organisation’s community garden in Kajang, Selangor are from diverse groups. Photo: Dr Jasmin Arif Shah

In the hustle and bustle of our modern cityscapes, a revolution is quietly taking root. Amid towers of steel and concrete, blossoms of communal green spaces are springing to life, transforming neighbourhoods into flourishing oases. If you have ever entertained the thought of pioneering a community garden in your own neighbourhood, I am here to guide you along your journey.

A wise and ancient Greek proverb suggests, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

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