A community garden is a place to grow food, flowers and herbs in the company of friends and neighbors. For others, it's a place to access fresh, healthy food to reduce monthly food costs. While others may come to reconnect with nature or get physical exercise. This year the Woodford County Extension Agent for Horticulture partnered with Bluegrass Community Action to install the first community gardens in the City of Versailles. The garden plots were placed in two locations for easier access by community members. 

The gardens were utilized by low-income residents, the senior citizen’s center, extension master gardeners (for teaching purposes), and many other local citizens. The extension agent and master gardeners provided ongoing support throughout the season and hands-on educational opportunities on site. These gardens will be expanded in the future due the success during this first year.