“We Can Grow” Initiative

Last year Windom Park resident and U of M School of Agriculture student Mike Smieja created Buchanan Street Farm, an urban farm, complete with activities and workshops for neighborhood children. This year Smieja has launched We Can Grow, a non-profit that offers education and access to fresh, healthy food for low-income residents of Minneapolis. We Can Grow provides raised bed gardens at no cost to low-income families who complete a 4-part educational program. Classes covering basic gardening, cooking, preservation and environmental stewardship, will teach families to grow, harvest and enjoy the fruits of their gardens. We Can Grow will also provide memberships to the families’ local Gardening Matters Resource Hub, including seeds, seedlings and access to gardening tools. If you are interested in participating in this program, as a recipient, volunteer or sponsor, visit We Can Grow at www.wecangrow.org.