Regardless of previous gardening experience, any current UNT student, faculty, or staff member is encouraged to become part of this growing community for collaborative learning. Our space features twenty raised gardening plots for growing organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Each plot is managed year-round by garden members who apply to care for a specific garden plot. Apply for membership today! All gardening experiences can go towards earning your Environmental Volunteerism Graduation Cord.
Members of the garden are able to maintain a plot with a group of other students. Food you grow goes directly to your home, or can be donated to the UNT Food Pantry. Our staff will supply you will all the neccesary materials to start your garden, including knowledge!
New plot members must attend an in-person orientation before joining a garden plot. If there is plot space available when you apply for membership, you will receive an email from staff that will invite you to RSVP for a scheduled orientation date. Please do not arrive at an orientation if the garden staff has not instructed you to do so.
Guest speakers cover topics such as Gardening 101, Top 10 Plants for North Texas Growing, Pest Identification, Planting for Pollinators, Seasonal Gardening, and more. These virtual and in-person workshops are open for UNT students, staff, and faculty to attend for free, however, priority seating will be given to official UNT Community Garden plot members.
Speakers range from the Community Garden Facilitator, Denton County Master Gardeners Association, UNT faculty, and even students. If you would like to present at a workshop, please contact CommunityGarden@unt.edu.
Our upcoming events that are open to the public will be listed on social media (@growmeangreen).
Open for UNT students, staff, and faculty to attend, garden workdays are opportunities for community service and plot maintenance. Come learn about how to garden by working alongside beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.
Workdays are scheduled throughout the year. Our upcoming events that are open to the public will be listed on social media (@growmeangreen). Workday activities may include pulling weeds, planting new flower beds, turning compost, and other special projects. Come dressed to get dirty and bring your own water!
You can also join the garden at your own pace by joining our volunteering group! Volunteers assist with day-to-day items such as watering, composting and planting. If you are interested, email communitygarden@unt.edu!