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Come get your hands dirty and show off your green thumb
October 6, 2011 (San Diego's East County) -- Rural areas in East County are considered a "food desert" by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, meaning low income residents have to travel long distances to access fresh foods. But that may soon change--since residents are cooking up plans to create a community garden.
At the first meeting of the Backcountry Garden Club, 24 interested neighbors showed up. Julie Atherton with the Mountain Empire Community Center, said she expects to see at least double that number at the next meeting on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m.
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![](/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/food%20desert.png "New garden will be located within zones known as "food desserts" by the U.S. D.A.")
The meeting will be held at the Mountain Empire Community Center, 976 Sheridan Road in Campo.
Interested community members will share ideas as to the best way to start the garden. Atherton said they have a very large parcel in front of the Campo Library. They will also have land and funding for start-up costs available.
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