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Common Beds

INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD

Convivium 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!

Common Bed Locations

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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.
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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.

HELP US INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD
​THROUGH GARDENS LIKE THIS

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LOCATION & HOURS

​2811 Jackson Street 
Dubuque, Iowa 52001


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Convivium Urban Farmstead is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve life through food. 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Our Team
    • Our Values
    • Employment
  • Food
    • Restaurant & Coffee House
    • Catering
    • Free Casseroles
    • Free Food Boxes
  • Gardens
    • Our Gardens
    • Gardening Classes
    • Tours & Field Trips
  • Programming
    • Classes
    • Demonstrations
    • Experiences
  • Program Calendar
  • Our Space
    • Event Rental
    • Facility History