Community Gardens

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum is proud to be home to two community garden programs—the Family Garden and the World Garden. The Family Garden includes 24 raised-bed plots available for annual rental, offering individuals and families the opportunity to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers using organic practices. Nearby, the World Garden features larger in-ground plots that support culturally meaningful food production for individuals and families who have been displaced from their home countries. Rooted in care, connection, and access to land, both gardens foster belonging, food security, and community resilience through the simple and powerful act of growing food.

Family Garden

• 4’ x 12’ raised beds

• $30 garden bed annual dues

• Each gardener is responsible for weeding their bed and the gravel path around it

• Water, hoses, and basic tools are available for use on site

• A green waste pile is used for discarded plant material

• Gardeners can grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers.

• Organic practices are required for growing in the space.