OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of OWC Community Gardens is 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
SPRING FIESTA
May 5 | 9 am - 1 pm
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
861 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs
Visit the OWC Learning Garden at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church and learn how to harvest and use your veggies for delicious and healthy dishes!
OWC COMMUNITY GARDENS
The Our Whole Community Garden is located at 465 W. Welbourne Avenue in Winter Park. Click here to view the Our Whole Community Garden webpage.
The Our Whole Community Garden at Winter Park Presbyterian Church is located at 400 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park. Click here for the Our Whole Community Garden at Winter Park Presbyterian Church webpage.
The St. Mary Magdalen Learning Garden is located at 5861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs. St. Mary Magdalen Learning Garden for the St. Mary Magdalen Learning Garden webpage.
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? The fee is $20 per six-month planting season: January - June and July - December. Please visit the individual garden webpages for more information or availability.
GARDEN RESOURCES
- Click here for the OWC monthly planting calendar.
- Click Here to read an article about Orlando community gardens in Natural Awakenings.
- 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, reaching out to the community by hosting educational programs at community parks and universities. Please visit their website address at www.simplelivinginstitute.org.
Our Whole Community sells mobile garden boxes.
Click here for more information or to purchase yours today.