Donelson Community Gardens

About Us

What is the Donelson Community Garden?

Donelson Community Garden (DCG) is a volunteer based garden that provides a space for anyone in our community the opportunity to participate in sustainable food growth, community engagement, and intergenerational & cross cultural community partnership.

We are a pesticide free, organic garden. Dumping materials of any kind on our site is strictly prohibited.

Good for Everyone

Donelson Community Garden is community-focused, and we encourage all participants to engage with their neighbors, help others in need, and promote social responsibility.

We welcome family and individual participation alike!

We are excited to be offering educative programs and service-learning opportunities to young and old alike this growing season.

*Although children of all ages are welcome at our garden site, those 16 years and younger require adult supervision at all times.*

Join Us

Since starting in 2012, DCG has donated over 3 thousand pounds of produce to our friends and neighbors in need. Come join us this year as we continue to grow with our community.

Let's Get Growing!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How Can I Get Involved?

All are welcome here, regardless of age or experience. If you'd like to get involved with getting our community garden back up and running for the 2025 growing season, visit the Garden Policy page for more information.

How much does it cost to rent a plot?

Although we are not charging for use of raised beds this year, we are hoping people in the community will step up and "adopt a box". Adopting a box means that you are able to use the garden box, free of charge. In exchange, you will need to put some work in to get the soil amended, weeded, and bring your own seeds. This is an initiative we hope will allow us to get the garden back up and running for regular care in the 2026 growing season!

How often do I need to tend to my garden box?

Regular maintenance is key to a successful garden. We strongly recommend checking on your garden box at least 3 times a week, especially in the summer months as watering, weeding, and pest control will be imperative to a successfil garden! If you're unable to tend to a garden box that often, we recommend teaming up with someone else!

How can I stay updated on events and news from Donelson Community Garden?

Follow us on Facebook and complete the interest form to stay up to date on all happenings in the garden! This year will be a bit different than in years past, as we're just now starting to redevelop the garden!