Urban farming initiatives in Atlanta, Georgia

Grant Park Community Garden on Grant St is a vibrant community space located at 970 Grant Street Southeast in Atlanta, Georgia. This garden, established in 2011 by a group of dedicated residents, offers both Household Plots and Plant-A-Row Plots where members come together to grow fresh produce for donation to local organizations. With 25 Household Plots and 15 Plant-A-Row Plots, the garden stewards have donated over 400 pounds of fruits and vegetables annually. Participants in the garden come from various gardening backgrounds and are committed to using only organic methods. Beyond the joy of harvesting their own crops, members also enjoy the sense of community and camaraderie that comes from working towards a shared goal. The garden is a project under the Grant Park Neighborhood Association and is one of two community gardens in the area.

The University of Georgia Extension office located at 275 Pine Road in Newnan, Georgia, is a local government office that provides valuable resources and information to the community. Sign up now to be the first to receive details about the 2024 conference, which will take place from October 4-5 at the UGA Griffin Campus, hosted by the Henry County Master Gardeners. The 2023 GMGA conference was a great success, focusing on the theme of Cultivating Our Gardens – Beauty, Wildlife & Edibles in Gainesville, Hall County. Attendees enjoyed vendor displays filled with plants, flowers, bulbs, birdhouses, and more. The conference also included a field trip to historic Oakland Cemetery in downtown Atlanta.