How community gardens could help cut some costs amid looming tariffs

By Emily Schrad
Published: Mar. 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM EDT

#CedarRapidsIA (KCRG) - "And as the threat of tariffs looms, many are looking for ways to save money where they can.

"Many might think gardening is out of reach. But leaders at #CultivateHope’s #UrbanFarm in #CedarRapids said they’re seeing a growing interest in growing food. And a #CommunityGarden can be a cost-effective way to get started.

"From supply chain issues with the pandemic, to inflation and now tariff threats, Peggy Stover, Director of the Marketing Institute at the University of Iowa said there’s a variety of things that have caused grocery prices to soar over the past five years.

"'If tariffs were imposed, the average American family would expect to pay anywhere from $1600 to $2000 more a year out of their pocket because of high price increases,' said Stover.

"As many look for ways to cut costs, some are turning to gardening.

"While not everyone has the space for a large garden, Anyssa Ball, Cultivate Hope’s Urban Farm Program Manager says community gardens can be a great way to get your foot in the door of the gardening world."

Read more:
https://www.kcrg.com/2025/03/10/how-community-gardens-could-help-cut-some-costs-amid-looming-tariffs/
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do we have any mastodon friends in #CedarRapids or #DesMoines #Iowa?

if so: @shannoncurtis & i are playing a show in Cedar on tuesday and a show in Des Moines on wednesday!

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the long pennsylvania goodbye

come for the classic marquee, stay for the Good to Me custom nail polish!

I’m back on my reel-sh¡t!

thoughts from a hotel room outside philly

PHOENIXVILLE!! Saturday night!! See you at The Colonial Theatre! https://thecolonialtheatre.com/events/live-music/shannon-curtis-the-good-to-me-tour-2/

tour is heating up, y’all! get your tickets early! drag some friends along with ya! we’re having a GREAT TIME out here, and we wanna share it with ALL OF YOU!

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may I now present a silent film for your enjoyment …

thanks for a GREAT first-time show in town, Winston. we hope to see y’all again soon.

north carolina! we are here. special thanks to Appalachia for rolling out the autumn-colored carpet for us on our way!