The Giving Grove: how Kansas City’s free community orchards became a national model
In Kansas City, students at Kansas City Academy are enjoying fresh jujubes from community orchards that anyone can pick from. The Giving Grove has been planting these free orchards on vacant land for 14 years. This initiative encourages people to harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Why it's good news: It highlights a creative solution to urban blight and provides a free source of fresh produce for the community.
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