Yardsharing isn't new, but with urban gardening already touted as a major trend for 2009 (and, with hope, continuing beyond this year), it's an idea that is getting a lot of new attention.
The concept is simple: people with yard space are connecting with people without, and together they're sharing the labour - along with the harvest - of backyard gardening. It's an inspiring way to combine hard work with getting to know some of your neighbours.
There's even a website, Sharing Backyards, where people can sign up, pinpoint their location on a city map, indicate whether they have a yard to share or are looking for a yard, and hook up with compatible co-gardeners. The website also provides a list of tips and considerations that you should take into account and agree upon when entering a yardsharing agreement.
You can learn more by watching our web-exclusive video, Sharing Backyards.
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by Hyperlocavore - A free yard sharing community
There's also our site, hyperlocavore.com - a free social network which allows any one from anywhere to find people to yard share with, form public and private groups, share agreements, strategies and gardening tips.
We're here to help individuals, familiies, neighbors and friends get growing in yard sharing arrangements.
The site is free. Please come by!