Local Food Resource Hubs

The Local Food Resource Hubs Network supports residents to grow their own fresh produce, helping to ensure greater food security and healthy food access. Hub members are part of neighborhood gardening networks who support each other through the growing season.  By joining, you'll also have access to free or low-cost classes, tools, volunteer opportunities and social events.

Please note: The seedling distributions have already passed (May 18th), so seedlings are no longer part of 2013 Hub memberships. We do still have seeds left, and there are many other benefits of becoming a member and connecting with other gardeners in your neighborhood. Click here to arrange to pick up your seeds from the Gardening Matters office .

To join a Hub, sign up online now! Or, download the printable sign-up form with program information.

Check out the strawberry growing guide and the raspberry growing guide, both from University of MN Extension! 

Informational flyer available in Espanol * Hmoob * English

 If you have any questions, contact Mallory at mallory@gardeningmatters.org or 612-821-2358. Read more »

Funding Opportunity: Mini Grants Available for South Minneapolis Community Gardens

We are excited to offer 10 community garden minigrants of up to $500 for community food production gardens in the following South Minneapolis neighborhoods: East Isles, Elliot Park, Loring Park, Lowry Hill, Lowry Hill East, Phillips (East, Midtown, West, and Ventura Village), Powderhorn and Whittier. These minigrants are funded by:

  • The Green Patch Program at The Wedge Natural Foods Coop. Thank you to the members and shoppers at the Wedge Co-op, who Choose to Reuse and pass the benefits on to their community
  • Donors who participated in Powderhorn Empty Bowls’ fall fundraising and community-building event to raise funds to end hunger in Powderhorn Park community

Employment Opportunities with Gardening Matters

Internships

If you are a student seeking an internship, we do offer unpaid internships when we can find a good match between the organization's needs and a student's learning goals. Please email your resume and a description of the kind of learning experience you are seeking to nadja@gardeningmatters.org. Also, see our volunteer page for current organizational needs.

We are currently seeking an unpaid intern to help coordinate our "Measure Your Harvest" project. This position would require 10-15 hours per week from May- August to coordinate outreach, data collection, and conduct site visits with gardeners who are measuring the produce they are growing. Community organizing, public speaking, and evaluation skills are all relevant. Please email nadja@gardeningmatters.org with your resume. 

Outside Resources for Employment:

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