"We have all this green space that we’re not using. People have to eat."

This is the second time in a week that I've heard about the development of a community garden downtown. It's an encouraging trend that makes good use of or reclaims green space and builds community. Kudos to St. Marks for responding to the city in such a positive way.

St. Marks garden to help feed needy, by Chris Morris (The Tribune).

Lisa Graves said the idea is a simple one. But the benefits are endless.

Graves said it was divine intervention that moved her to start a garden in the rear of St. Marks United Church of Christ at 222 E. Spring St. The garden will face Market Street, and it began to take shape Thursday afternoon.

Learn more about community gardening from the American Community Gardening Association.