From far away it looks like some people tending to their lawn, but in reality they're volunteers in Scranton. The leader is Joe Dwyre.
"We're going to start putting rows in where we we're going to be planting tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, onions, scallion, potatoes...."Dwyre, from Sowing Seed Community Gardens explained.
The list goes on and on. Their goal is to turn blighted properties into community gardens. The combined efforts of community groups, volunteers and the city of Scranton result in fresh produce all from donated seeds.
"It's a win-win situation for everybody. It cleans up the neighborhoods. It gets everybody else involved around their houses," Mark Dougher of the Parks and Recreations said.
If neighbors say they're in need of produce, it's theirs for the taking. The homeowner who donated the property lives right next door.
"I think it's a really neat idea. It's you have the beautification aspect of it. You have it being green. A lot of this from what I understand is organic, trying to stay away from chemicals," Phil Schultz of the Scranton Rescue Mission said.
Reverend Phil Schultz will use the produce to feed the homeless and Joe Dwyre says the community garden is for anyone in need.
"It's Mrs. Jones down the street who lost hours at work or her husband who lost his job and they're now struggling to make ends meet.
If you're interested in volunteering, Joe Dwyre wants you to give him a call at 228-229-5171. Volunteering by planting seeds.
"We're going to start putting rows in where we we're going to be planting tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, onions, scallion, potatoes...."Dwyre, from Sowing Seed Community Gardens explained.
The list goes on and on. Their goal is to turn blighted properties into community gardens. The combined efforts of community groups, volunteers and the city of Scranton result in fresh produce all from donated seeds.
"It's a win-win situation for everybody. It cleans up the neighborhoods. It gets everybody else involved around their houses," Mark Dougher of the Parks and Recreations said.
If neighbors say they're in need of produce, it's theirs for the taking. The homeowner who donated the property lives right next door.
"I think it's a really neat idea. It's you have the beautification aspect of it. You have it being green. A lot of this from what I understand is organic, trying to stay away from chemicals," Phil Schultz of the Scranton Rescue Mission said.
Reverend Phil Schultz will use the produce to feed the homeless and Joe Dwyre says the community garden is for anyone in need.
"It's Mrs. Jones down the street who lost hours at work or her husband who lost his job and they're now struggling to make ends meet.
If you're interested in volunteering, Joe Dwyre wants you to give him a call at 228-229-5171. Volunteering by planting seeds.
