Are there models that produce more protein and carbohydrates, rather than just vegetables?
A. The community garden in Missoula raises chickens and there are some models that use aquaculture elsewhere in the country. In these situations, there is usually a garden manager that makes sure the animals get the attention that they need. Models vary so much nationally, but it’s usually fruit and vegetable production so far as I know. Q. How is the community gardening movement addressing food security within your community? A.The process is just getting started within Helena. We are working in partnership with the City Parks and Recreation Department. The gardens we are working on are all on public property—some cities do that and some do not. It has been a challenge to make things happen quickly. We have to have consensus of the neighborhood. This has been an asset to our project. Q. How so? A. In order to maintain a relationship with the Parks and Recreation Department and the City Commission, we also have to maintain a good relationship with the residents. They (the parks and rec
