Community Greening Resource Network

About CGRN
Do you have a garden? Do you enjoy gardening? Do you wish there was an easy way to get materials so that you could start a garden?

Established in response to the growing, city-wide need for long-term gardening support, the Community Greening Resource Network (CGRN) is a new annual membership program assisting individuals, community gardens and green spaces throughout the City of Baltimore.

By coordinating the resources available in our city, CGRN provides a comprehensive and consistent support network so it’s easier for you to maintain the valuable green spaces in your community.

For a nominal yearly fee, CGRN provides access to the materials, education, and connections you need to garden successfully for many years to come.  The Parks & People Foundation and Maryland Cooperative Extension are the founding partners of CGRN and the Parks & People Foundation is the primary sponsor of this innovative program.

CGRN welcomes members, partners and volunteers. If you're interested in gardening, CGRN has a place for you!

Why CGRN?
Studies show that urban greening and gardening can play a significant role in revitalizing communities and reducing the impacts of poverty. Though a large portion of Baltimore’s green space exists as community gardens in alleyways, restored vacant lots, and inner-block areas, the community volunteers who manage the gardens often depend on unreliable donations and limited sources of funding. There are currently many committed organizations in Baltimore City that are working to support community greeners. The Community Greening Resource Network (CGRN) seeks to coordinate these efforts to create a comprehensive and consistent network, making it easier for citizens to sustain their community’s valuable green spaces. CGRN is based on similar programs in other cities, including the Detroit Gardening Resource Program Collaborative, GreenCorps Chicago, Growing Power in Milwaukee, and The Food Project in Boston.

If you'd like more information about CGRN, please email Sarah Ritter or call at (410) 448-5663, ext 128.