Growing Gardens
Growing Gardens was founded in 1996 with a mission to promote food gardening for improved nutrition, health, and self-reliance while enhancing the quality of life of individuals and communities.
GROWINGGARDENS gets at the root of hunger in
Portland, Oregon. We organize hundreds of volunteers to build organic,
raised bed vegetable gardens in backyards, front yards, side yards and
even on balconies. We support low income households for three years
with seeds, plants, classes, mentors and more. Our Youth Grow after
school garden clubs grow the next generation of veggie eaters and
growers! Through Learn & Grow workshops and work parties, we teach
gardeners all about growing, preparing and preserving healthful food
while respecting the health of the environment.
We plant seeds for good food and healthy people by making sure low
income people have the resources they need to grow organic vegetables
at home. Through this work, community members meet over the backyard
garden, through volunteering, by attending classes, and through sharing
extra produce.
