Members of a Halifax community garden are getting their hands in the dirt again after moving to a new location.

The Prescott Street Community Garden Society is putting down roots at Merv Sullivan Park on Novalea Drive after having to leave its original location next to Halifax Water's reservoir in the city's north end.

The group raised about $14,000 to pay for materials such as new soil and raised beds they have now installed.

"It's totally turned around from two years ago when we were very sad ab…