You Don't Need a Farm.Grow Something.
One herb. Three tomato plants. A container of peppers. A backyard garden. Growing food—even a little—changes your relationship with what you eat.
Your Place in the Food System Can Start With One Plant.
Local food is not something only farmers produce and everyone else consumes. Growing even a small amount of food makes season, soil, weather and the work behind every harvest more visible.
How Much Can You Grow?
There is no minimum. Choose a starting point that fits the space, time and curiosity you have now.
Start With an Herb
Basil, parsley, mint or another useful herb can make growing food immediate and approachable.
Grow Dinner
Tomatoes, peppers, herbs and greens can turn a sunny patio into a small food garden.
Follow a Season
A small bed creates enough room to understand planting, succession, harvest and seasonal change.
Build an Ecosystem
Expand into vegetables, herbs, pollinator plants, heritage varieties and food for sharing.
Three Tomato Plants Count.
You do not have to call yourself a gardener. You do not need acreage, perfect soil or years of experience.
If three tomato plants make you pay attention to when tomatoes are actually in season, appreciate the work of a local farmer or choose a locally grown tomato differently at the market, something important has happened.
You have become a more active participant in your food system.