Backyard vegetable gardens have come back into fashion across the U.S and New Hampshire. But many New Hampshire residents don't have backyards of their own.

Some communities and nonprofit organizations manage tracts of land as community gardens, where individuals can rent (or otherwise get) plots to grow their own food.

Photo by Peg Boyles, UNH Cooperative Ex

As part of a planned Web site on non-commercial food gardens, Cooperative Extension wants to publish the locations of community gardens throughout New Hampshire, along with information about starting and maintaining these productive spaces.

If you manage a community garden, tend a plot in one, or just know about a garden in your town, please email charlie.french@unh.edu with the garden location and contact information.

We're also looking for photos and stories about people's experiences with community gardens. If you're willing to share yours, please email peg.boyles@unh.edu.

Photo by Peg Boyles, UNH Cooperative Extension writer/editor