Video Million Gardens: Instructional Videos
Learn how to set up your home garden and care for your plant with these short instructional videos! Videos available in English & Spanish.
Watch the VideoThe #RivieraRoots home garden program makes it easy to grow your own food at home.
Join a community of home gardeners across the country enjoying the benefits of home-grown produce; like saving money and expanding their diet with more fresh fruits and vegetables every week. Our partners, E-RoadMap, the City of Riviera Beach, the American Heart Association, and Walmart help make #RivieraRoots - Riviera Beach Home Garden Program happen. They're as dedicated as we are to transforming how we live and eat.
Big Green provides materials toGet Growing
Your Garden Kit includes: a raised garden bed, soil, seeds, seedlings, a watering can, and educational materials.
Who Can Apply
You're a perfect fit for a home garden if you:
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Have a space to grow!
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Reside in the Riviera Beach community
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Attend our in-person kickoff events
How to Apply
- Step one
Confirm your eligibility: ensure you meet the requirements listed above.
- Step two
Apply Now
Complete our short application by June 15, 2025.
- Step three
If you prefer to apply in person, please download the paper application and submit at the Barracuda Bay front office.
Grant Calendar
- June 10, 2025 Application opens
- June 15, 2025 Application closes
Garden Resources
Article Million Gardens: Photo Sharing
Share what you're growing in your backyard garden! This guide will outline the best time to take photos and how to share them.
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Article Home Gardening 101: How to Plant
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Video How (and When) to Water Your Garden
A great basic how-to-water video
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Article Fertilizer
Using organic fertilizer in your vegetable garden.
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Resource Bundle Garden Pests and Diseases
APHIDS AND MILDEW AND SQUIRRELS, OH MY!
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Video How to Prep Your Vegetables After Harvest
This video will show you how to clean, cut, and prepare fresh vegetables after harvest. You'll learn the best techniques for using a salad spinner to remove excess water, how to peel and cut vegetables for maximum flavor and nutrients, and how to chop herbs and leafy greens like a pro. We'll also share tips for engaging your students in the process
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