Community gardens can offer fellowship as well as food while helping the city look good.
A few of the major organizations that provide guidance and assistance to those seeking info about starting and/or maintaining green spaces are:
***Greening of Detroit focuses on planting trees, creating gardens and greenspaces to improve and enhance communities.
www.greeningofdetroit.com or 313-237-8733
***Keep Growing Detroit supports and encourages urban gardening and green spaces.
detroitagriculture.net or 313- 757-2635
***Detroit Black Community Food Security Network promotes urban agriculture, cooperative buying and food justice policies.
www.dbcfsn.org or 313-345-3663