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Real gardening projects and community initiatives across Alytus

Raised bed garden construction
Raised Beds

Vilniaus Street Community Garden

Helped 8 households build and plant 12 raised beds over a single weekend workshop. The group's first season yielded over 120kg of vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, and lettuce—far exceeding their initial expectations.

Alytus, 2024 • 8 families
Seasonal vegetable garden in spring
Seasonal Growing

Spring-to-Winter Growing Program

Organized a 6-month program teaching 15 local gardeners how to extend their harvest year-round. Participants learned succession planting, frost protection, and cold-season crop selection tailored to our regional climate.

March–September 2024 • 15 participants
Community plot organizational meeting
Community Building

Akropolis Plot Management Initiative

Developed a complete organizational system for a 20-plot community garden, including plot assignment, shared resource scheduling, and pest management guidelines. The initiative strengthened neighborhood connections and increased participation by 40% in year two.

Alytus • Ongoing since 2023
Soil preparation and composting setup
Soil & Composting

Soil Building Workshop Series

Led 4 hands-on sessions covering soil testing, compost creation, and amendment strategies. Participants learned to transform their garden beds from clay-heavy soil to nutrient-rich growing medium in just one season.

April–June 2024 • 12 gardeners

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Whether you're planning your first raised bed or joining a community plot, we're here to help you grow.

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