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Consider food banks as you plan your vegetable garden; here’s how you can help Updated Apr 29, 2021; Facebook Share By Aliya Hall | For The Oregonian/OregonLive One of the challenges that comes with gardening is determining how much to plant and then managing the bounty when the harvest comes in. For many gardeners, whether in their community garden plots or backyards, the amount of fresh produce may be more than anticipated. Excess produce, however, doesn’t have to go waste. Food banks are always on the lookout for fresh produce to include in their boxes, and gardeners can donate their bounty to help people facing food insecurity. Many gardeners factor food banks’ needs as they plan their vegetable gardens, adding rows of high-demand vegetables specifically for donation. Here are a few things gardeners should consider to help feed people in the community. ....
See how Portland’s community gardens are growing this spring Updated 9:55 AM; By Aliya Hall | For The Oregonian/OregonLive Community gardens have been an integral part of Portland neighborhoods since they were first established in 1975. The city has 57 community gardens that are developed and operated by neighborhood volunteers and the Portland Parks and Recreation staff. Since the coronavirus quarantine renewed people’s interest in gardening, community gardens have been more popular than ever. In early April, the parks department’s community gardens wait list grew to more than 2,000 entries from 1,340 people, all hoping for one of the 2,544 community garden plots in the program, said Laura Niemi, program coordinator. Plots are assigned through June as they become available, but Niemi said she doesn’t expect to see much turnover this year. ....