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When community gardens don't create community

I joined a community garden to meet people but everyone there already knows each other and I've been pulling weeds alone for two months.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The assumption that shared activity automatically creates connection can lead to deeper isolation when belonging doesn't naturally emerge.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Food growing and connection to land?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.