Mary Seton Corboy figured out how to turn two big problems into one solution. She knew many city people have a hard time finding fresh fruits and vegetables in their neighborhood stores. She also knew some neighborhoods have blocks of unattractive, vacant land. About 15 years ago, she and a business partner decided to turn one abandoned lot in North Philadelphia into a farm. It took time and a lot of dedication, but today Greensgrow Farms is a bustling place. Its main goal is to provide people in Philadelphia with access to local, fresh produce, says Ms. Corboy, who is Greensgrow’s co-founder and director. Mary Seton Corboy Planting gardens and hope in the city Greensgrow has greenhouses and beehives. It cultivates lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, hot peppers, corn, and other vegetables. It offers gardening and cooking classes. Its farm stand sells its own products along with fruit, cheeses, meats, eggs, and vegetables from other farms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Greensgrow even has a pig. Greensgrow is making an impact on people’s lives. Visitors say the farm food tastes fresh and reminds them of their childhood, Ms. Corboy says. It is also a child-friendly place. Kids can meet animals, learn how the farm works, and even participate in fun, festive activities. Greensgrow has been so successful that many people want to follow Ms. Corboy’s example and create their own urban farm or garden. She first saw the need for the farm while she was working as a chef. She wanted to use local fresh produce in her dishes. Like other people, she couldn’t readily buy it in nearby