Step 2: Where Can You Grow?
I Have Land
I own more than an acre of land
Before you grow you need to learn about your land this Site-Assessment document offers great suggestions from the University of Rhode Island.
I have a lawn or a backyard
Before you grow you need to learn about your land this Site-Assessment document offers great suggestions from the University of Rhode Island.
I have a (flat) roof
Rooftop gardening is great, but we need to talk about weight and wind first. You’ll need a lightweight growing medium for that, click to step 3
I have a windowsill
Consider starting an herb garden, or regrowing these common foods from your grocery scraps!
Go to step 3 to learn where to source your soil.
I have a balcony
Consider starting an herb garden, or regrowing these common foods from your grocery scraps!
Go to step 3 to learn where to source your soil.
I need access to land in my community
Here are ways to start a community garden in your community or search for vacant farmland. Also, see the resource sharing map on the Homepage to find people offering land access in your area.