"I’m Also an Urban Farmer~"...Gwangjin-gu Distributes Spare and Box Gardens

Applications on the old district website until March 2... 3 community garden plots and 1,000 box garden sets available for residents and groups

Gwangjang-dong Garden Plot

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is accepting applications for the distribution of ‘Jaturi Gardens’ and ‘Box Gardens’ until March 2nd to promote urban agriculture in daily life and provide healthy leisure activities for residents.

First, for Jaturi Gardens, individual applicants can be allocated plots at two locations: Gwangjang-dong and Achasan Jaturi Gardens, while group applicants can only be allocated plots at the Jungnangcheon Jaturi Garden.

The distribution scale is one plot (approximately 6㎡) per household for individuals, with a participation fee of 30,000 KRW. For groups, one plot (approximately 7.5㎡) is allocated per group, with the condition that 50% of the harvest is donated.

Additionally, the district is accepting applications for ‘Box Gardens,’ which allow easy cultivation of crops in leftover residential spaces such as rooftops.

The Box Gardens enable eco-friendly vegetable cultivation by mixing soil and compost in boxes, and come with a wick-type watering system, allowing plants to be grown conveniently without direct watering.

Individuals can apply for up to 3 sets, and groups up to 5 sets, with only 8,000 KRW per set, which is 20% of the purchase price of the Box Garden, to be paid.

Both Jaturi Gardens and Box Gardens are open for application to Gwangjin-gu residents or occupational groups located in the district.

Applications can be submitted online via the Gwangjin-gu Office website from 9 a.m. on February 25th to 6 p.m. on March 2nd. The distribution results will be announced through a computerized lottery on March 5th. However, only the head of household can apply for Jaturi Gardens, and seniors aged 65 or older who have difficulty applying online can apply by phone through the Gwangjin-gu Office Parks and Greenery Division.

Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “We expect this garden distribution to bring new vitality to residents whose lives have been exhausted by COVID-19,” adding, “We hope everyone enjoys healthy leisure activities through gardening in daily life and experiences the joy of growing eco-friendly food.”

Meanwhile, the district is promoting the distribution widely through various channels such as Achasan Echo, banner postings, and guidance to residents and occupational groups via community service centers to encourage more residents to apply.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.