SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- San Diego County's largest community garden, the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden, is set to close after more than two decades, displacing hundreds of local gardeners and small farmers.

The Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County has decided to end its lease to operate the garden, citing ongoing concerns with sewage issues and potential flooding. This decision will return the site to the county, leaving the future of the garden uncertain.

"This is paradise for us and for it to just be taken away it would be devastating," said Clayton Howard, a gardener at the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden.

Bill Burns, another gardener, emphasized the financial benefits, stating, "It definitely saves money. The rent is $324 a year currently and yo

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