Pocatello broke ground on its first community garden this week, and the city hasn’t ruled out building more, according to East Idaho News.
The project marks the first time the southeastern Idaho city has set aside dedicated land for residents to grow their own food on a shared plot. Details on the site’s location, acreage, and cost weren’t immediately available in initial reports.
What’s next
East Idaho News reported the groundbreaking alongside a note that additional gardens could follow — though no timeline, funding source, or number of future sites was announced. Whether the city plans a formal expansion program or is leaving the door open informally isn’t yet clear.
Community gardens in mid-size cities typically operate through a mix of city parks departments, nonprofit partnerships, and plot-rental fees paid by individual gardeners; Pocatello hasn’t confirmed which model it’s using here.
The full story, including any comments from city officials, is available at eastidahonews.com. No further details had been released as of June 9, 2026.
Originally reported by East Idaho News (eastidahonews.com). Read the original report.
