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title: "From Sod to Food: Urban Gardens in HOAs"
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# From Sod to Food: Urban Gardens in HOAs

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## What do you think? Question:

*This question was** **submitted** **by** *Mark B*.** **of** **Florida*

We want to convert much of our landscaping to organic vegetables and a native plant nursery. Florida International University has a program whereby they are promoting urban gardens. Are you aware of any HOAs that have gone from sod to food? We want to use our land as a valuable asset to the community by providing organic vegetables.

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