Pittsburgh on Tuesday announced that community gardens and city Adopt-A-Lot sites are open for cultivation, but officials urged the public to observe coronavirus guidelines while working the soil.

More information about Adopt-A-Lot sites can be found here. More information about community gardens can be found here.

The city released the following guidelines:

Do not go to the garden if you or someone in your home is sick, if you are a member of an at-risk population or if you are a senior. Do not hold group volunteer days, no matter how small, and visit the garden alone or with members of your immediate household. Limit the garden to 1 to 3 people at a time and do as much work alone as possible. Maintain social distancing by staying at least an arm-length away from others. Wear a mask or cover mouth and nose with a cloth. Be aware of high-touch surfaces and disinfect such things as tools and spigots. Avoid using community tools. Remove all personal items and trash brought to the garden. Thoroughly wash all produce harvested from the garden. Avoid touching face and wash hands regularly. Post signage with these guidelines and rules in public.

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