by Anna T1 I love any idea of urban sustainability. Community gardens is a great idea for people who live in apartments or that have HOA's rules that say no gardening. We lost our business last year and I was not comfortable getting a job because of so many people unemployed. Society says single parents can live on one income so we decided together my husband would continue to work outside the home and I would learn to garden. I even had a corner stand offer to buy my vegetables. Our backyard has been just dirt for years. I don't have horticulture expertise so I am learning as I go. I do have a deeper appreciation for life and our communities. We have decided to expand our garden so that we can share more of what we grow. I'm in charge of a food pantry at my church and want to be able to share fresh produce with whomever is in need.

by Bob D3 Some folks in Phoenix are doing wonderful work in this area. Tiuger Mountain Foundation is south Phoenix is one: http://www.tigermountainfoundation.org/

by Ardyce E I would allow cut-flower beds in the mix.

by Sean-Michael G Yup this is totally doable. It would be great to see the city support community farms and gardens. Specifically front yard gardening, gardening in empty lots which are currently eye sores, and being able to garden in the dirt spaces in front of houses and next to sidewalks, etc.