Urban Gardening Program
The Urban Gardening Program assists Duval County residents in growing vegetables and culinary herbs by providing educational programs, maintaining a demonstration garden, establishing school and community gardens.
Urban Garden Demonstration Site
The demonstration garden is maintained by the Urban Gardening Program Assistant, Urban Gardening Aide and Master Gardener Volunteers. It provides the latest methods in:
- Vegetable Gardening
- Culinary Herb Gardening
- Edible Flower Gardening
- Hobbyist Hydroponics
It is a great place to learn about vegetable and herb gardening. To visit the site please contact Mary Puckett at (904) 387-8850 to arrange a date and time.
Community Gardening Program
Community Gardens
Community gardens are another facet to the Urban Garden Program. Currently there are five different community gardens throughout Jacksonville. Gardeners agree to adhere to a good faith agreement prior to joining the garden. Any resident of Duval County is able to obtain a plot to grow vegetables, culinary herbs, or edible flowers. The plots are given away on a first come first serve basis.
The Urban Gardening Program assists the community gardens by providing tilling of the plots twice per year, being a liaison between the gardeners and land owners and provide any information, knowledge or handouts that gardeners may want.
Effective July 2008 Duval County Residents that live in the beaches area can apply for a plot at the Beaches Organic Community Garden.
Download the Beaches Organic Community Garden Application
Download the Beaches Organic Community Garden Rules and Regulations
Reasons to join a community garden:
- Don't have anywhere to grow your own vegetables
- Meet new people
- Fresh Food and Improved Nutrition
- Personal Satisfaction
- Exercise and Recreation
- Supplement Food Budget
To inquire about obtaining a plot please contact (904) 387-8850 or mpuckett@coj.net
