This is the place to set up your own community yard-sharing program, complete with interactive map.Email me at info(at)sharingbackyards.com for an information package. I'm here to answer your questions, empower you, and support your new prog
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  • Margaret Beers Oliver September 2, 2010 at 4:44am
    I suppose that this is going to be redundant but I am hoping to yard share as I have a disability that isn't going to let me take on large projects by myself any longer. I am having no luck at all even though I have been contacted by a few people no one has even shown up to look at what I have going on here.
  • Christopher November 24, 2009 at 10:15am
    Just to let folks know of our progress, we're up to 34 programs between North America and New Zealand. If anyone has contacts ANYWHERE who might want to start a yard sharing program at no cost, please send them me.
    info (at) sharingbackyards.com

    Cheers,

    Christopher
  • One20 Farm September 15, 2009 at 5:16am
    great thanks!
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The Basics

So, I'm gonna do it.....I'm going to copy content from our website to here. I suppose I could just direct you there, but I just wrote parts of this, and I'm proud of it. And I'm too tired to rewrite it. I hope you find this useful. Why Sharing Backyards? One of the biggest barriers to growing food in the city is access to land - despite the fact that many yards, lawns, and backyards have plenty of room to spare. Sharing Backyards links people with unused yard space with those looking for a…

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Note to our existing Partners

Here is a link to the private discussion forums where we can discuss how to embetter our programs https://ooooby.ning.com/group/sharingbackyardspartnerforum note that this is a private forum, only for Sharing Backyards' partners in various cities.

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Who wants to start a yard sharing program?

Not just a yard share between you and another, but a program so others can offer and receive land to use for gardening. What does it take to start a program? Very little. - Interest - Dedication - Between 2-10 hrs per week (depending on your availability) - Creativity Please respond with your interest and your area, and we'll help you get a program running. We offer all the necessary tools for free, and mentorship and technical support for your program. To be honest, anyone can do it. But…

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