Resource Bundle Home Growing Guides: Memphis
Download the seasonal growing guides for your home garden.
Check out all the resourcesMillion Gardens 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 partner, The Works, helps make Million Gardens happen. They're as dedicated as we are to transforming how we live and eat.
Get Growing
Your Garden Kit includes: a raised garden bed, soil, seeds, seedlings, a watering can, and educational materials.
Who Can Apply
After a successful first round, Big Green and The Works are brining more home gardens to Memphis in fall of 2023. You're a perfect fit for a home garden if you:
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Own a home or rent a home from The Works
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Live in one of the following zip codes: 38106, 38126, 38107, 38109
How to Apply
- Step one
Confirm your eligibility: ensure you meet the requirements listed above
- Step two
Apply Now
Complete the application by September 8, 2023
Grant Calendar
- August 1, 2023 Application opens
- September 8, 2023 Application closes
- August – September, 2023 Garden bed distribution
Garden Resources
PDF Guide Million Gardens: Memphis Application Overview
Download the PDFArticle 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.
Read MorePDF Guide Million Gardens: How to Setup Your Home Garden
This illustrated guide helps guide you step-by-step through setting up your home garden.
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Article Home Gardening 101: How to Plant
Read MoreArticle 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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