Established in 2009 by founder Ann Kreilkamp who dedicated the sunny side of the just purchased house next door to her own for a Green Acres Neighborhood Garden, both our sense of community and our capacity for growing food have evolved organically over time. In 2012 Rebecca Ellsworth, an organic gardener for 40 years with experience in community gardens, joined us; she guided our gardening efforts for nine years, before moving to Hawaii. Seven years ago, a third adjacent house was added, its grounds also used for growing food, plus chickens. In 2023, a 12-foot yurt was added to the mix, functioning as an extra bedroom and a meditation space. In August 2024, the third house was sold to Elisha Hardy, an experienced gardener, who had been attending our Community Dinners for years and wanted to dive in deeper. Elisha is now our garden manager, and has big plans, starting November 2024, with a higher, sturdier fence to keep out deer.