Growing Food at Home

Gardening has so many attributes that it’s no wonder the number of gardeners has risen significantly in recent years—from the novice to the passionate and every shade in between! Whatever your goals, and wherever you are in your gardening journey, we have resources to support you.

Gardening Sustainably

Sustainable gardening combines organic gardening practices with resource conservation. It's all about giving back to Mother Nature by using organic growing methods instead of chemicals and adopting greener alternatives in your gardening. Bonus: Food produced in a sustainable garden is rich in terms of both nutrients and taste! Learn more about sustainable gardening practices (also known as regenerative agriculture).

Gardening Approaches

The number and variety of gardening types is truly staggering. Each gardening personality has its own approaches and end goals—even if it’s simply growing a great tomato in a windowsill pot! Here’s a quick overview of all the types of at-home gardening we could think of, organized by category, with additional links and resources: In-Ground Gardening, Container Gardening, Raised Bed Gardening.

New Gardeners

Gardening is a great hobby. It’s fun, therapeutic, satisfying—plus you get to play in the dirt! But gardening can be as intimidating as it is fun, especially when you compare gorgeous, full-scale gardens that have been operating for years to your bare patio or turf-filled backyard. But don’t worry—we have some tips to get you started.

Go Deeper

We offer plenty of classes and resources for gardeners of all interests and levels. Take a look around and see what piques your interest!