Who is Plant-Grow-Share (PGS)?

Plant-Grow-Share is a group of neighbors who believe that all people deserve the right to access and ownership of healthy and culturally appropriate food. We ground our work in anti-racism, decentralized power, deep relationships and personal growth.

Who do you serve?

Plant-Grow-Share prioritizes Black, Indigenous, Latine and people of color, along with low-income white folks. Our service area is the Central and Bryant neighborhoods (From 35W to Chicago Avenue, and Lake Street to 42nd Street.

Where are you Located?

Plant-Grow-Share is a program within the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO). Our offices are located within Sabathani Community Center at 310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55409

  • We teach beginning gardeners how to grow food with our Beginning Gardener Program, sponsored by Hosmer Public Library (Hennepin County Library System) and the City of Minneapolis Health Department.

    Mentorship

    Help beyond monthly classes can help your garden succeed. Plant-Grow-Share offers one-on-one mentorship for first-time growers.

  • We teach beginning farmers how to start and manage their own urban farm businesses with the Minneapolis Urban Farm Academy. 

  • Find a Place to Grow Food

    Garden sign-ups begin across the city each year between January and April.

    Need help finding a place to grow food? We can help!

    Share Garden Space

    For growers that miss this deadline or garden spaces run out, we help connect neighbors that live nearby who are willing to share land.

  • Food Shelves

    Food Distributions

  • We share seeds and stories through the Community Seed Library, hosted in partnership with Hosmer Public Library. 

    This seed library is located across from the front desk and free to use. You will find a collection of pesticide-free seeds of various types (food, flowers, herbs, etc).

    Hosmer Library is located at the intersection of 36th Street East and 4th Avenue South (347 E. 36th St., Minneapolis , MN 55408).

    Contact charls@thecentralneighbohood.com for seed library informaton.

  • University of Minnesota Extension - Resources for Food Growers

    Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council - Food Policy, Urban Agriculture, Garden Lease Program

    Organics Recycling - City of Minneapolis sponsored organics recycling/composting program

    Testing for Lead in Soil - Learn how you can take and submit a soil sample for lead testing.

    University of Minnesota Soil Laboratory - Problems with growing food? Check your nutrient levels with a soil test.

  • How can we Help?

    • Request a Consultation for your Yard/Garden

    • Get help starting or maintaining a community garden

    • Get help starting a community seed library

    • Request a class or presentation

    • Explore Partnership & Mutual Aid

    To get started, please contact us by email at growfood@thecentralneighborhood.com

  • For the price of a popular movie streaming service subscription, our neighbors can sustain this work for the long haul.

    You can contribute an amount that’s meaningful to you at our GiveMN site.

    Unable to contribute financially? Connect with program staff to see about volunteer opportunities available.

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PLANT-GROW-SHARE (PGS) is a grassroots food justice program in Minneapolis that shows what's possible when neighbors share time, talent and land in accessible and inclusive ways. PGS focuses on investing in neighbors through gardening education and sharing food while community building.

Now starting its 12th season, Plant-Grow-Share is committed to investing in neighbors through creative partnerships with community organizations and groups.