Grow Something Beautiful Inside and Out



Starting a garden is one of the simplest ways to bring more life, beauty, and balance into your daily routine. It’s not just about growing plants; it’s about growing something within yourself, too.

There’s a quiet satisfaction in planting a seed and watching it transform over time. Such is Life! Gardening teaches patience in a world that often feels rushed. You begin to notice small changes; the first sprout, the deepening color of leaves, the rhythm of growth and those moments can feel surprisingly grounding.

It’s also a powerful way to reconnect with nature. Spending time outside, working with soil, sunlight, and water, can reduce stress and improve your mood. Even a few minutes tending to plants can feel like a reset button for your mind.

On a practical level, a garden can provide fresh, flavorful food right at your fingertips. Fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown at home often taste better because they’re harvested at their peak and you know exactly how they were grown.

Our program will support your journey. Sign up and grow!

In the end, a garden doesn’t just change your space. It changes your perspective.

Rooted in Purpose: The Start of Our Growing Season



Something powerful is beginning.

We’ve started seeds for the upcoming growing season; each one a promise of nourishment, resilience, and community. Through our work supporting healthy Black agriculture, these seeds represent more than crops. They represent legacy, learning, and growth rooted in purpose.

As we nurture them, we’ll also be nurturing knowledge, connection, and opportunity. This is a journey we take together; growing food, growing skills, and growing stronger as a community.

Join us this season. Get your hands in the soil, learn alongside us, and be part of something meaningful from the very beginning.

Sign up now for your opportunity to grow.



We’re thrilled to share that we’ve partnered with JustVeggiez and Wonka’s Harvest! Together, we’ll be expanding community support for our agriculture initiatives, which provide over 5,000 pounds of free organic produce to the people we serve. This partnership will enhance food access for Black families in Madison by linking JustVeggiez and Wonka’s Harvest’s networks with opportunities to directly support our work—fueling education, advocacy, healing spaces, and pathways for Black growers. We’re deeply thankful to our new partners for joining us in fostering equity and nourishment throughout our community. Check out their Instagram pages to stay updated on upcoming events and markets! @justveggiez @wonkas_harvest

We've also broken ground on a new and accessible community garden space. This neighborhood gem is located at Heifetz Park @ 924 Burr Oak Ln, Madison, WI 53713. More details to come.

If you are a farm or local business that’s interested in supporting food access for underserved communities, reach out to us at cholman@urbantriage.org to explore how we can work together!

Want to try new seeds this spring? Check out your local library!

Come be a part of the impact. Your time, energy, and heart can help continue the growth.

Fill Out The Volunteer Form Below

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. This is a call for action. The collective power of community support is valuable to us. There are a few things you can do to help us continue our agriculture endeavors.

1) Sign up and/or share our program information

2) Donate directly to our agriculture department: Help Our Department Continue its Mission

3) Donate garden tools and accessories to our Park Street office

4) Purchase gift cards for our program participant's needs from our local

garden centers. Mail or drop off .

Klein'sGreenhouses or Jung's Garden Center

5) Volunteer on the farm with us! Contact us at Agriculture Department



Note: You can volunteer with us in any way you choose. It does not have to be laborious farm work. You can help with deliveries, organizing, washing vegetables, etc! There is a place for everyone at the farm