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.
A Quick Guide to Watering Wisely
- Watering is one of the most important skills in gardening, and many beginners struggle with either over-watering or underwatering. Most vegetables prefer deep, infrequent watering that reaches root depth rather than shallow daily sprinkles.
- Aim to water early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation. If you’re using raised beds, be aware that they dry out faster than in-ground plots — checking soil moisture with your finger is a simple and effective method.
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New to gardening? Explore our latest articles to help you dig in with confidence.
The Benefits of Community Gardening
- Community gardens do far more than produce food. They bring people together, strengthen neighborhoods, and create beautiful public spaces. Working alongside others helps build friendships, reduce stress, and encourage healthy outdoor activity.
- For many gardeners, the sense of pride in maintaining a shared space is just as rewarding as harvesting vegetables. It’s also an opportunity for families to learn together and pass down skills to younger generations.
- When we garden as a community, we grow much more than plants.
“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