1801 64th Ave
Hyattsville
MD 20785
The Cheverly Community Vegetable Gardens
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Overview
This site is a community garden that allows people who may not have adequate land on their own property to grow produce for their own consumption. This site is great for people who also live in food deserts because they are able to get healthy food while also helping the environment by reducing their individual carbon footprint. This site is provides an equitable opportunity for all citizens to grow healthy food.It also allows for economic prosperity since the individuals can grow food inexpensively.
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The Cheverly Community Vegetable Gardens
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