OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of OWC Community Gardens is to provide a place for members of the surrounding communities to come together to grow and harvest produce in a healthy and productive manner. Educational opportunities will be available to learn how to grow, harvest and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables with a focus on the economical, physical, emotional and spiritual benefits that come from gardening. A portion of the harvest is also donated to local food pantries.
OWC COMMUNITY GARDENS
Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park. Click here for pics from the Trellising/Organic Pest Control Workshop on March 31st.
DePugh Garden is located at 450 W. Welbourne Avenue in Winter Park. Click here for photos from Garden Consulting with Tia Meer.
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 5861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs (Garden beds are not leased at this location). Click here for pics from the Salsa Fiesta on May 6th.
MEMBERSHIP
The garden beds are available to individuals, families, groups and clubs. Previous gardening experience is not required. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.
Interested in Participating? The fee is $20 per six-month planting season: January - June and July - December.
There is one plot available at the Winter Park Presbyterian Community Garden. Contact Don at
demccarter@embarqmail.com if you are interested.
Please contact Ann at 407-832-4180 or
gardenajc@aol.com if you are interested in leasing a plot at the DePugh Garden.
GARDEN RESOURCES
- Click here for the OWC monthly planting calendar.
- Click Here to read an article about Orlando community gardens in Natural Awakenings.
- The Orange County Extension Center has an excellent website with information on planting flowers and vegetables. They offer many seminars and classes taught by expert gardeners. Their website address is http://ocextension.ifas.ufl.edu.
- Simple Living Institute is a non-profit organization, reaching out to the community by hosting educational programs at community parks and universities. Please visit their website address at www.simplelivinginstitute.org.
Our Whole Community sells mobile garden boxes.
Click here for more information or to purchase yours today.