Originally Posted by SilentKnight

I drive by it almost daily. It's a nice little area in a really lousy section of the city, like an oasis of hope. I often see retired seniors working alongside of a few younger people tending the garden. I like to think they're passing along their old-school agricultural experience to a younger generation.

You might wanna try pestering the church a little more about it - if you have the inclination and motivation. Maybe if they see how determined you are...they'll come to realize what a great offer it is.

Best of luck on it...