Everywhere Gardens
Transforming Lawns. Growing Community. Cultivating Independence
We believe that every lawn is a potential garden, and everyone has something to contribute. Everywhere Gardens, a project of the Madison Mutual Aid Network (hyperlinked), is building a decentralized farming network—one yard at a time.
Our Mission
We transform lawn space into garden space. Guided by the principles of mutual aid, we foster neighborhood community, homegrown food independence, and soil health while creating vital habitats for pollinators and native plant species. We are building a cooperative model to produce organic foods and medicines that sustain our communities.
How to Get Involved
Garden With Us
No experience? No problem. No land? No problem!
Whether you are a seasoned grower or have never touched a trowel, we want to connect you with a space to dig in. We match gardeners of all experience levels with yard space. You bring the curiosity; we’ll help with the rest.
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Get matched with a garden space near you
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Learn by doing alongside experienced growers
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Share in the harvest and the joy of growing food
Offer Your Space
Turn your lawn into a local food hub!
Do you have a sunny front yard, backyard, or side lot that is currently just grass? Together we can transform it into a beautiful, fruitful garden. By offering your space, you are providing land for food production, strengthening your neighborhood, and contributing to local food independence—with no solo upkeep required.
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No gardening experience needed
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Collaborate with us on the planning, planting, and maintenance, or leave it to our team
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Enjoy a share of the harvest and the beauty of a flourishing landscape
Teach & Learn
From seed to table
Growing and sharing food is just one part of community. Sharing knowledge is also vital! We host free and low-cost workshops to empower our community with skills for the whole growing cycle.
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Gardening Basics: Soil health, native plants, and seasonal planting
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Cooking & Preservation: Turning a harvest into meals you can store
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Permaculture & Pollinators: Designing gardens that work with nature
View Calendar | Offer to teach | Request a topic
Donate!
Can’t give space or time but want support the Everywhere Gardens mission? That’s great!
We are looking for gardening supplies, lumber and pallets, food storage materials and technologies, and funds!
Donate Funds | Offer Materials
Our Vision: A Cooperative Farming Network
We aren’t just planting gardens; we are planting a new model for local resilience. In the long term, Everywhere Gardens aspires to build a cooperative model for decentralized farming.
We envision a network where small plots of land—once dominated by turf grass—become nodes in a larger system of organic food and medicine growth. We are creating an ecosystem of community meals, swaps, workshops and organizational partnerships to share our harvest with the community. Together, we are building the infrastructure for a self-sustaining, community-owned food system.
The Impact
By joining Everywhere Gardens, you are contributing to:
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Food Independence: Reducing reliance on industrial food systems.
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Healthy Soil & Pollinators: Replacing monoculture lawns with biodiverse habitats.
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Mutual Aid: Strengthening neighborhood bonds through shared work and shared food.
Ready to Grow?
The transformation of our city starts with a single shovel in the soil. Whether you have a yard, a desire to garden, or a willingness to learn, we have a place for you.
Contact Us
garden@at-home.coop
Social Justice Center
1202 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703
Everywhere Gardens is a project of the Madison Mutual Aid Network. We are committed to accessibility, mutual support, and food justice for all.