General Lessons learned
General Lessons Learned
Some things to think about:
1. What is our Mission? Are we performing it?
Our Website says: "People lack connection. Seedleaf does its best work when neighbors are sharing work and sharing food, coming together over common tasks and needs.... Seedleaf works to address food insecurity throughout our service area. Many Lexington residents live in food deserts: communities where a concentrated number of households do not own vehicles and are located more than a half mile from a grocery store.
Some things to think about
2. Garden layout, design and maintenance.
People are intimidated by George town place and Race Street gardens. Also the presence of trash angered some neighbors. Signage needs to be revamped or added to.
Some things to think about
2. Education
There were instances where neighbors complained about the insects attracted to the garden, particularly bees. More education needed on seedleaf's work with pollinators.
Some things to think about
2. Paying for food
Some respondents feel more comfortable paying for food.