Benefits of Community Gardens:
* Improves the quality of life for people in the garden
* Provides a catalyst for neighborhood and community development
* Stimulates Social Interaction
* Encourages Self-Reliance
* Beautifies Neighborhoods
* Produces Nutritious Food
* Reduces Family Food Budgets
* Conserves Resources
* Creates opportunity for recreation, exercise, therapy, and education
* Reduces Crime
* Preserves Green Space
* Creates income opportunities and economic development
* Reduces city heat from streets and parking lots
* Provides opportunities for intergenerational and cross-cultural connections
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 21st - GrowMemphis Benefit Dinner at Interim Restaurant. Call 901.818.0821
July 25th - Angelus Street Community Garden Kick-Off potluck and cookout. 7:30 pm at 52 Angelus St. in Midtown
August 19th - Seed Saving Workshop, 6pm. Location TBA. Call 901.725.4990 for details.
GrowMemphis Garden Leader meetings is at 6pm every third Wednesday of the Month at the Peace & Justice Center. All are welcome! Please call ahead so we know to expect you!
