Grow With Your Community
Reserve a garden plot, join a class, or volunteer with neighbors who love to grow.
Evergreen Community Garden
A shared space where neighbors come together to grow food, learn sustainable gardening techniques, and strengthen community connections. With raised beds, seasonal classes, volunteer days, and youth programs, the garden provides opportunities for all ages and skill levels.
Our mission is simple: create a beautiful, accessible, and educational green space for everyone. Whether you’re planting for the first time or an experienced gardener, there’s a place for you here.
Reserve a Plot
Grow your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers in one of our raisd or in-ground beds.
Take a Class
Learn composting, seed starting, irrigation basics, and seasonal planting techniques.
Volunteer
Help maintain garden spaces, build new beds, or assist with youth programs.
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New to gardening? Explore our latest articles to help you dig in with confidence.
The Best Vegetables for Beginners
- Growing your own vegetables doesn’t have to be complicated. Some plants are naturally forgiving and give new gardeners the confidence to keep going. Lettuce, spinach, radishes, and bush beans are fast-growing, low-maintenance choices that thrive in most raised beds.
- Cherry tomatoes and zucchini are also beginner favorites because they produce generously with consistent care. If you’re unsure where to start, choose 3–4 of these vegetables and focus on learning how much sun and water they prefer.
- Start small, take notes, and enjoy the process — there’s nothing more rewarding than harvesting food you grew yourself.
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New to gardening? Explore our latest articles to help you dig in with confidence.
How to Improve Your Soil Naturally
- Healthy plants start with healthy soil. Instead of relying on chemical fertilizers, try improving your soil’s structure and nutrient content with natural amendments. Compost adds organic matter that helps the soil hold moisture while also feeding beneficial microbes.
- Leaf mulch and straw help regulate soil temperature and suppress weeds. Worm castings provide long-lasting nutrients without risk of burning your plants. Over time, these natural additions create the perfect environment for roots to grow strong.
- Building good soil is a long-term process — but every handful of compost brings you one step closer.
“This garden has changed how I eat and how I connect with my neighbors.”
Jo Mulligan
Atlanta, GA
“I never thought I’d grow my own tomatoes. Evergreen made it easy and fun.”
Otto Reid
Springfield, IL