Community Connection

https://mesaurbangarden.org/ If you’ve ever driven through Mesa and noticed a burst of color tucked behind a park fence or along a quiet side street, there’s a good chance you’ve found one of the city’s community gardens. These green spaces aren’t just about fresh tomatoes and sunflowers — they’re about connection. Across Mesa, local residents — many of them retirees — spend their mornings tending raised beds, swapping seeds, and sharing stories about everything from recipes