Our Garden

A living example: Our Garden

The SEEDS Garden, located northeast of downtown Durham, represents the potential in abandoned land. This beautiful oasis consists of two separate parcels at the corner of Elizabeth and Gilbert Streets.  The larger parcel is the Southside Garden, which includes community garden plots tended by the local neighborhood and people from all over Durham, a cut-flower garden cultivated by DIG youth for the Durham Farmers' Market, composting facilities, a medicinal herb garden, a permaculture pond, an outdoor classroom, an 8-panel mural on a neighboring abandoned warehouse wall, and an outdoor art gallery.  The Market Garden is right across the street and is used by DIG to grow organic vegetables  to sell at the Farmers' Market.

Many hands have created this magical place. What was once a dumping ground has become a beautiful park that showcases the creativity, productivity, and diversity of Durham. It is the site for   Art Grows in Durham, SEEDS' arts festival and biggest party, which happens every spring. Educational workshops take place in the outdoor classroom, and SEEDS is honored to co-host with the Latino community cultural celebrations such as the Day of the Dead. The garden provides service opportunities to a wide variety of civic, student and church groups, and brings gardeners, artists, students, and elders together with local neighborhood folks.

The Garden Committee supports the needs of the SEEDS garden and the projects we do.  The Committee includes a variety of people knowledgeable about gardening, including farmers, herb growers, retail plant store owners, landscapers, teachers, and botanical gardens employees. 

For directions to our garden, please click here.

                    Garden Committee Members

Brenda Brodie

Michele DeRose

Nancy Easterling

Susan Edney

Grace Gibson    

Jean Hamilton

Frank Hyman

Panzola McMillon                   

Joan Peck

Grace Pilafian

Diane Robertson 

Lynn Streck 

Rebecca Wellborn             

Our mission: SEEDS encourages respect for life, for earth and for each other.  We help individuals, neighborhoods and communities grow together through gardening, gathering and education.