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.”

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Living

Waste heat from London sewers eyed to warm British parliament
Career: Gaps on your resume aren't a deal breaker
US theatre company designs comedy show for adults with autism
German groundskeepers use traditional method to handle climate change
How you sit in the car's passenger seat can save your life
Plastic pollution on beaches can now be spotted from space
Dear Thelma: Boss's rage is out of control – what do we do?
Katz Tales: The iron paw in the velvet glove
2024 'virtually certain' to be hottest year on record: EU monitor
Three Balkan capitals among world's 10 most polluted cities

Others Also Read