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Doug, Edmond and Wasongolo in the garden

Launched in Spring 2006 in the New Columbia community, Seeds of Harmony Community Garden sought to build on the success of the original gardens.  Village Gardens' staff support the leadership of the Seeds of Harmony Garden Committee as they oversee a 42,000 square foot garden that serves as a community meeting place, a food source and an educational tool for 80 diverse families from the New Columbia and Tamaracks housing communities.

Fruits of Diversity - a 10,000 square foot orchard launched in 2013  in partnership with the Portland Fruit Tree Project is the first public community orchard planted in the City of Portland. Fruit harvested from the orchard goes to community residents who volunteer at monthly work and harvest parties.

Neighbor-2-Neighbor Veggie Share
We launched the Neighbor-2-Neighbor program in the early days of the pandemic. Through this program, Garden Leaders harvest and purchase seasonal produce directly from community gardeners to provide free weekly produce shares to seniors and other neighbors who are socially isolated. In 2021, we will purchase produce from gardeners to provide 12 free weekly shares of fresh produce to our neighbors.

Crystal in the orchard with blossoms in her hair.
 
 

GET INVOLVED

There are so many great ways to get involved in the garden. Volunteer, donate, celebrate with us. Get in touch today!