A few of my United Way friends were among many who participated today in the groundbreaking for the new Community Gardens project.

The Community Gardens of Hancock County is a collaborative effort of the following groups: United Way of Hancock County, the MENTOR Initiative, The Blanchard Valley Green Coalition, Ohio State University Extension, Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteers, The Community Foundation and City of Findlay officials. Hancock County Community Gardens will be at two locations; on E. Main Cross St. between Lye Creek and Eastown Park Row and at The Family Center, 1800 N. Blanchard Ave. Additional garden locations are planned for the future.