Community gardeners in Philadelphia work to protect plots before they're lost to development

Powelton local Elizabeth Waring calls the Holly Street community garden a "place of peace." But gardeners worry that some of the abandoned land under the plot is still vulnerable to development.
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[@smartcookie1309]

We need more gardens ❤❤❤

[@mrmrmrcaf7801]

yes..but not on private land, if a lot is abandoned do not declare it yours...ask the local authorities for land.

[@JoySpirit888]

God's blessings to all Amen 🍀🙏😇😇🙏😇🙏

[@I_like_Plants130]

Gardens are cool!

[@moralthreat2745]

Too bad the community does not take care with their young male sons like these women do with their gardens.