A smaller home doesn’t mean a smaller harvest. Think containers: dwarf blueberries for a sunny balcony, herbs in railing planters, and a rolling caddy for a lemon tree you can pull indoors in January. Take cuttings from sentimental plants before listing your home; new roots, same story.

Beyond your balcony, DC’s Department of Parks and Recreation manages 30+ community gardens across all eight wards. Plots are popular, with waitlists; start the process early and ask about volunteer days and classes through the Urban Gardens Division. dpr.dc.gov+2dpr.dc.gov+2

For intergenerational fun, visit the Washington Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum—an acre of learning that brings families together around food, nature, and community. Friends of the National Arboretumusna.usda.gov

Downsizing your yard can actually grow your community—one seedling (and shared recipe) at a time.

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