Valley Verde, a San Jose-based nonprofit is rolling out a new 10-year plan to increase the number of backyard gardens in Santa Clara County by 20,000.Â
The organization’s “Plant, Eat, Share” campaign plans to do this by “mobilizing policy makers, businesses and nonprofits across the county and by advocating for policies that increase access to healthy foods,” according to a press release.Â
If you have a residential garden and want to register it with the organization and receive a free lawn sign, visit valleyverde.org. The nonprofit is also looking for donations to sponsor residential gardens for low income families in San Jose and Gilroy. So far, Valley Verde has planted 90 free gardens for local families in need.Â
“Even in the heart of the Silicon Valley, tens of thousands of local families struggle to put healthy, affordable vegetables on their table. Valley Verde believes the best solution is to help families plant and grow vegetables at their home,” the press release said.Â
For more information, call (408) 293-3475 or visit valleyverde.org.Â
