How we work

who grows?

The garden has 26 raised beds that are tended by individual volunteers, civic organizations, churches and clubs and by groups that receive the produce. Each spring, volunteers make sure the gardens are cleared of weeds; the soil is replenished; and that seeds are put in the ground for summer harvest. The garden grows nearly year-round, with just two months off in the winter months to let the soil rest.

WHO RECEives?

Our community is home to numerous non-profit organizations that provide meals for those in need. And that need is increasing, while the resources of nonprofits are stretched to the limit. Healthy food options, such as produce, are expensive. The garden’s entire harvest is donated to organizations that serve people with limited financial means, including Cornerstone Christian Ministry, Loray Girls’ Home, Off the Streets, CAM, and the Highland Association.

what DO we grow?

Beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, collards, cucumbers, kale, lettuce, okra, onions, peppers, radishes, summer squash, tomatoes and turnips are among the items in our garden. Natural insect repellents, such as marigolds, are planted among the crops, and beautiful sunflowers provide pops of color and delicious seeds for birds and humans alike. Our pollinator garden supplies food in the form of pollen and nectar to a wide range of pollinating insects. Our bird houses and fountain provide shelter and water for birds and butterflies. We also have a small apiary on site — built as a Girl Scout Gold Award project by Preston Bullock.