OUR PURPOSE

The purpose of “Our Whole Community” Community Gardens are to provide a place for members of the surrounding communities to come together to grow and harvest produce in a healthy and productive manner.  Educational opportunities will be available to learn how to grow, harvest, and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables with a focus on the economical, physical, emotional and spiritual benefits that come from gardening.  A portion of the harvest is also donated to local food pantries.

COMMUNITY GARDENS - GARDEN BEDS AVAILABLE AT BOTH LOCATIONS

We sponsor two Community Gardens located at the following locations:

-  Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont in Winter Park

-  Gardens of DePugh Nursing Center, garden located on Welbourne Ave. across the street from the Winter Park Day Nursery at 450 W. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park.  

SEE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION.

MEMBERSHIP

The garden beds are available to individuals, families, groups and clubs. Previous gardening experience is not required. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Interested in Participating?  Please contact Ann Clement at gardenajc@aol.com or 407-832-4180.  The fee is $20 per six-month planting season:  January - June and July - December.

See article in the current publication of Natural Awakenings about Community Gardens in the Orlando Area.  Click Here to read article.

Mobile Garden Boxes
These portable garden boxes are the perfect solution for those of us who do not have a large space to garden in our backyards.  They are perfect for small yards, porches, and patios. 

The box size is 12.5 X 26.5 inches.  The boxes cost $30 and come with a fertilizer patch.  Additional fertilizer patches are also available for $5.00.  Just buy your own soil, seeds or transplants and you are on your way.

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For more information, please contact Cathy at csemyck@earthlink.net or call 407-415-8038.  


Other Educational Opportunities

The Orange County Extension Center has an excellent website with information on planting flowers and vegetables.  They offer many seminars and classes taught by expert gardeners. Their website address is http://ocextension.ifas.ufl.edu.

Simple Living Institute is a non-profit organization.  They reach out to the community by hosting educational programs at community parks and universities.  Please visit their website address at www.simplelivinginstitute.org.

To see our monthly planting calendar click here.