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Urban Garden Idea Sprouts

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 24, 2008

TAMPA - Urban landscapes are often viewed as inhospitable scenes of concrete, asphalt and glass. City Councilwoman Mary Mulhern says it doesn't have to be that way.

In recent years, cities across the country have committed plots of land for agricultural projects aimed at turning trash-strewn vacant properties into bountiful gardens.

At Mulhern's request, the city council on Thursday held a workshop to discuss ways Tampa might be able to reconnect with the natural world through urban gardening.

"There seems to be a real ground-swelling of interest in this," Mulhern said.

Several organic farmers and food producers spoke at Thursday's meeting about possible plans for creating urban gardens on blighted properties across the city.

Christian M. Wade

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