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Resources
Five core beliefs of working in groups
[excerpted from University of Missouri Extension’s “Community Gardening Toolkit”]
Core Belief No. 1:
“There are many ways to start and manage a community garden.”
Although this may be a given, it helps to remember that community gardens can serve many purposes and take many forms.
Core Belief No. 2:
“In order for a garden to be sustainable as a true community resource, it must grow from local conditions and reflect the strengths, needs and desires of the local community.”
Assistance form people or organizations outside of the community can be helpful. However, those who will be using the garden should make most of the decisions about how the garden is developed and managed.
Core Belief No. 3:
“Diverse participation and leadership, at all phases of garden operation, enrich and strengthen a community garden.”
Gardens can be stronger when they are developed and led by people from different backgrounds [experience, skills and perspectives].
Core Belief No. 4:
“Each community member has something to contribute.”
Useful skills and good suggestions are often overlooked because of how people communicate. People should be given a chance to make their own unique contributions to the garden.
Core Belief No. 5:
“Gardens are communities in themselves, as well as part of a larger community.”
This is a reminder to involve and be aware of the larger community when making decisions..