Hey, neighbors. Through my work with the Pittsburgh Public Market, I often partner with Grow Pittsburgh. This came through my email today, and thought I'd pass it on in case anyone is interested. Thanks! Rachel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you interested in starting a community food garden? Come and learn more... In response to the increasing interest in local food and gardening, Grow Pittsburgh and the the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy have formed a partnership to assist communities wishing to start community food gardens. In its third season, the City Growers program is currently seeking organized communities looking to start sustainable and productive community food gardens in their neighborhoods. The garden program lasts for two years, with the goal of garden self-sufficiency by the end of the second growing season. To be eligible, garden groups must have a partnering non-profit, and a suitable site with lead levels below 400 PPM on public or non-profit-owned land in the City of Pittsburgh. (For gardens outside the city, the County's Allegheny Grows program application will be available here during the second week of August.) The 2013 application is available at the following link: http://growpittsburgh.org/growpittsburgh/CityGrowers/Programs Information sessions: Monday, August 13, 6:00-7:00 pm at Grow Pittsburgh, 6587 Hamilton Ave #2W Pittsburgh, PA 15206Saturday, August 18, 10:00-11:00 am at Grow Pittsburgh, 6587 Hamilton Ave #2W Pittsburgh, PA 15206 To RSVP for an information session or if you have any questions, please contact: Marisa Manheim 412-362-4769 ext. 103 or mmanheim@growpittsburgh.org.