INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODConvivium plants and tends a series of free community garden boxes throughout the neighborhood. These are yellow, raised-bed gardens that we call our Common Beds.
During the growing season, neighbors and passersby are encouraged to harvest whatever vegetables and herbs they would like. Each bed includes signage explaining the concept and giving instruction on how and when to harvest vegetables from the bed. |
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WHY GROW COMMON BED GARDENS?
Convivium is located in one of two food deserts in Dubuque, IA (the North End). A food desert is defined as an area where residents have limited access to healthful and affordable food -- this may be due to low income or having to travel farther to find healthy food options. These Common Bed gardens are our small way of trying to help offset the disparity and help increase access to fresh food in this neighborhood. They are also fun ways to expose people to to new foods or ways of growing!
Convivium is located in one of two food deserts in Dubuque, IA (the North End). A food desert is defined as an area where residents have limited access to healthful and affordable food -- this may be due to low income or having to travel farther to find healthy food options. These Common Bed gardens are our small way of trying to help offset the disparity and help increase access to fresh food in this neighborhood. They are also fun ways to expose people to to new foods or ways of growing!
Common Bed Locations
Near the bus stop on the Northeast corner of 28th and Jackson.
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2811 Jackson St.
To the right of the coffee shop front door. |
Behind Leslie’s Hair Emporium on 28th, between Jackson and White.
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On 28th St. near the corner of White Street.
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On White Street behind Convivium across from our chicken coop.
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On the west side of Jackson St. between 27th and 28th St.
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