Garden Communities: Clusters of Market Gardens!Robert Rodale's vision of 1984 comes to fruition now: "... the typical farm of the future may be simply a very large garden." Imagine: A cluster of market gardens converts degraded farmland into highly productive plots. Living soils, many happy people, and free ranging [...] big to make it attractive. Find people that really want to produce and get their hands in the soil. Part-time gardening and another income from a desk. Let the Garden Community grow from a cluster of market gardens and many other small busi-nesses in a supportive community of 150 to 200 [...] to turn a farm into a Garden [...] existing farm buildings into flats, business space, school and community center2.Choose and/or create a beautiful setting3.Cooperate with nearby regenerative ag [...] up agroforestry with food and fodder production5.Include animals and aquaculture; create lakes with rainwater harvesting6.Become an attractive weekend destination by providing in-teresting activities and great lodgings7.Encourage personal development, choose people with good vibes and proven skillsHundreds of great methods towards a good future for all are available. Robert Rodale again: "Today's organic gardens are the experi-mental plots for tomorrow's agriculture." The results over the decades are stunning. Become a happy pioneer, too! All that knowledge is available - and lot is still to be explored and shared. Rural areas are full of opportunities - start now.