Learning together in the garden does much more than put fresh, nutritious food on the table. It helps build stronger communities, connect us to cultural heritage, improve public health and create a more sustainable, resilient city.

Pop-up Victory Gardens last from two to five years, and then we literally pick up the raised beds and move them, and any gardeners who want to follow, to a new site.

For our current sites see our Garden With Us page.

Grow2Give™ is our volunteer-run program growing fresh produce to share with others. The donations go to local food pantries or nutrition programs chosen by the community. The program addresses food security issues by introducing vulnerable populations to fresh produce. Volunteers have grown six tons of food for our partners since2010!

Scholarships and In-garden Program Partnerships. Peterson Garden Project sets aside at least 10% of garden plots for scholarships for individual families and for food growing programs.

Volunteer for Grow2Give by signing up on our volunteer page.

Make a tax-deductible gift to support Grow2Give today.

To apply for a scholarship for your family or program send an email to [email protected].

In partnership with Seed Savers Exchange and Slow Food Chicago, our Global Garden has a Seed Saving Garden, featuring rare and heirloom vegetables. The Seed Saving Garden includes selections from the Ark of Taste, a collection of seeds in danger of going extinct. We host classes and demonstrations on seed saving with experts from Peterson Garden Project, Seed Savers Exchange and local seed saving organizations.