Now that spring has sprung we’re here to herb your enthusiasm with a roundup of community gardens to cultivate your green thumb.
Whether you’re looking to work with a group and share the fruit or solo grow your harvest, these local spots are tilled and ready to turnip this growing season. 🍅
The Well Fed Community Garden, 1321 Athens Dr.
Everyone is welcome to volunteer, attend a workshop, or get to know other locals at a farm dinner at this community-led garden. Twenty percent of the garden’s bounty is donated to volunteers and neighbors while the remaining produce is sold to local restaurants. When you stop by, be sure to give love to its neighboring little free pantry and little free library.
Season: Year round
Cost: Free to volunteer
Getting started: Volunteer on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings.
Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St.
Founded downtown in 2011, this nonprofit urban farm seeks to connect and nourish the community through regenerative agriculture. Mark your calendars for the opening day of its pay-what-you-can farmstand on Wed., April 20.
Season: April-Oct.
Cost: Free to volunteer
Getting started: Sign up for volunteer alerts; Attend a Wine + Weeds weeding party on Wednesday nights to get to know the farm.
Camden Street Learning Garden, 315 Camden St.
Every year, locals “adopt” one of 23 individual gardens to grow food for their families. Volunteer or attend gardening and cooking workshops to learn how to produce your own food and turn it into healthy meals. Rainwater from nearby buildings is collected to provide water for different parts of the garden, utilizing a natural resource to be more sustainable.
Season: Year round
Cost: Free to volunteer; $20 per growing bed per year
Getting started: Learn more + view volunteer opportunities here.
Having the thyme of your life? Here’s some city guidance on how to start your own community garden. 🥕
