The Urban Gardener

We work together to build edible green spaces in South Florida

A green chain link fence surrounds a lush, green food forest. An illustrated sign on the fence reads 'Welcome to the Longwing Food Forest' with colorful butterfly and plant designs. A wildlife habitat sign features a bear silhouette and the words 'Certified Wildlife Habitat'.
Group of diverse people outdoors in a lush green setting, holding certificates, smiling, during a celebration or graduation event.
A group of people posing in front of a sign that reads "Welcome to the Monash 4-H Food Forest" inside a green, lush garden with plants and trees.
Modern wooden house in a grassy field with mountains in the background.
An Atala butterfly with black wings that have blue spots resting on a green leaf with prominent veins and a reddish-orange part near its tail.

The Urban Gardener works to make edible green spaces in South Florida.

Scenic view of mountains across a body of water, with a modern wooden house in the foreground and some trees, during early morning or evening with soft lighting.
Modern wooden building in a field of tall grass with mountains in the background.
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Snow-capped mountains in the background with green rolling hills and modern buildings in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
Scenic view of mountains with partly cloudy sky and a large body of water in the foreground.

Welcome to Victory Gardens of South Florida. During WWI and WWII, patriotic Americans converted the land at homes, schools, churches, vacant lots and public spaces into Victory Gardens to grow food and support the war effort.

Given the power of the Victory Garden, why not use this model to eradicate food deserts, improve community health, increase productivity, and respond to climate change?

We say “Let’s do it”!

This video beautifully describes the benefits of the Victory Garden; safer streets, climate change resilience, and community empowerment.