Together, we are cultivating an urban farming culture ensures that more people are growing food, and that more local farms and gardens are becoming sustainable for future generations.
We envision a community with full access to affordable, fresh, locally, and sustainably grown food. Everyone can grow their own food, share knowledge of sustainable growing practices, support urban and rural farmers, and cultivate community.
We value environmental sustainability, a commitment to underserved populations, blight reduction and beautification, community collaboration and development, empowerment and self-reliance.
Learn more about our ST. JUDE GARDEN.
Learn more about ST. PAUL GARDEN.
Learn more about our URBAN AGRICULTURE ACADEMY.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GrowMemphis helps communities build gardens to improve access to locally grown food in their neighborhoods through a network of more than 55 gardens in 15 zip codes in the City of Memphis, envisioning neighborhoods with full access to affordable, fresh, locally, and sustainably grown food.
Every year, GrowMemphis provides training to neighborhood residents who wish to create and sustain gardens. These gardens eliminate blighted property, produced fresh and healthy food, and provided opportunities for community building. Each garden is as unique as the neighborhood in which it is found. GrowMemphis’ goal is to help new gardeners identify their most important needs and to provide the training and resources to help gardeners realize their vision.
GrowMemphis partners with the Memphis Public Library Benjamin L. Hooks Branch to create the GrowMemphis Seed Library.
MEMPHIS TILTH GrowMemphis SEED LIBRARY
Located at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111)
Preserves vegetable, herb, and flower plant seeds best suited for the Mid-South
Allows community members to check out seeds for free, then turn in saved seeds at the end of the season
Provides resources on savings seeds, starting plants from seeds, and planting calendars