This is one swanky ass community garden. This place is nice compared to the plot I have at a…read moredifferent community garden. They provide water, tools, mulch, compost. All in a nice fenced in garden area so no one will steal the veggies that you've grown. They've also recently upgraded the land, building a new terrace structure that enabled more garden plots to be created. There are beautiful brick walkways leading to these new plots. I spent a day at a work day moving wood chips and helping do prep work around the garden. The community members are wonderful people. And they had a nice cookout at the end of the work day where we all gathered round and had a meal. If I lived closer to this garden I'd definitely want a plot here.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA's headquarters garden in Washington, D.C…read more See all the fruits and vegetables planted. Go to the USDA.gov website for info. History of the People's Garden The People's Garden was named in honor of USDA's founder, President Abraham Lincoln, who described USDA as "The People's Department." USDA started the first People's Garden on February 12, 2009 - Lincoln's 200th birthday.

I don't want to say too much because this little secret garden made my week and there's not much to…read morego around, but I am so glad I stopped by. Lots of bees and yellow jackets acting more aggressive than usual because they're about to die though (not the best place to bring a baby). Anyway, I need to volunteer here or help create/sustain one closer to home. Community gardens are my new favorite thing!

One of the best community gardens around. Gardeners are active on volunteer days, freely share…read moretheir knowledge, and help each other water during vacations. Communal resources include water, mulch, and tools. Communal gardens include flowers, herbs, fruit trees, and berries. Wonderful community asset.

The Virginia Avenue Community Garden is an oasis just south of the busy Barracks Row. Just beyond…read morethe highway, it's in a little enclave of historic row houses with a view of the tip of the US Capitol Building. It's home to 60 or so community gardens (If you want to find out how to reserve a spot, e-mail commgarden@yahoo.com). If you're not a member, you can still sneak away here and use one of the three picnic tables to read, reflect, and enjoy a little peace and quiet away from Eastern Market.

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This demonstration garden at a local county library is an incredible place to relax. It is just a…read morehalf block from the oldest house in the county- BallSellers House. (C1740s). Three blocks away is the W&D Bike Trail, which goes from the Potomac River westward to Purcellville Va. Also next to the garden is an old cemetery. The 'village' surrounding the library/ garden is full of old houses mixed with new modern styles.

I have had a plot at the City of Fairfax Community Garden for two years. I love being so close to…read morethe garden and having the opportunity to garden when I live in a small condo. Water is provided and the fees are very reasonable. We get plenty of sun, and the Picket fence surrounding the garden is super cute. I highly recommend getting on the waiting list if you live in the city and want to garden! The spot also gets plenty of sun. :)

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Oasis for the birds in the Nation's Capital…read more *Located near the National Museum of Natural History *The Urban Bird Habitat (UBH) is an oasis for many bird species. *UBH landscape provides food, water, shelter for the birds and also a place to raise their young. *There are over 300 bird species identified in Washington DC.

The Ledroit Park Community garden is awesome - if you can get a spot. Gardens are 4x4 or 4x8. It's…read morea good network of people cooperating to make the garden a better place. There is a locked shed with garden tools. There is a rain barrel and a spigot that can be used to water your crops. There is the Tricia McCauley memorial herb garden which is maintained by the members and which the community shares. There are also fig, persimmon and service berry trees. Gotta love it.