At Urban Harvest, our mission is to create thriving communities and increase access to fresh and local food. Our Community Gardens program provides resources and education to over 160 affiliate gardens – supporting communities in growing their own food and creating sustainable greenspaces. Our goal is to connect and support long-lasting gardens that will provide for their communities for years to come.
If you are interested in getting involved with an existing community garden in your neighborhood, check out our affiliate garden map. If you are interested in starting a community garden, please watch the video above to learn more.
Tips to make your garden sustainable, well-established and long-lasting:
Houston community gardens create spaces for inter-generational interactions, connecting growers of all ages to the land, the neighborhood, & the people of the area.
These communal places improve mental well-being by providing a place to de-stress, meditate, and be productive in nature.
In low-income neighborhoods with limited access to fresh foods, community gardens introduce growers to new fruits and vegetables and make produce more accessible.
In the United States, food now travels between 1,500 and 2,500 miles from farm to table; Houston community gardens offer a local source of fresh fruits and vegetables, and reduce the local food system’s carbon footprint.
Locally-grown food from Houston community gardens are harvested at peak ripeness and reduce “food miles” that are required to transport nutritious food. This makes for foods that are fresher, more nutritious, and tastier when they reach the plate.
