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Our goal for the LEAP Community Gardens is that gardeners and community members are nourished in body and mind by access to: fresh food and a safe place to be outdoors; enjoying the restoration which can come from engaging in gardening activities; friendly interactions with other gardeners; and being immersed in the natural and inclusive environment of the gardens.

How does it work? Members of the community can rent a plot in one of LEAP’s Community Gardens and grow annual vegetables and flowers for themselves, to share with friends, or to donate.

These plots range in size at each of our garden locations, and the rental price is calculated according to the square footage.

2023 Annual Fees
‍5’ x 12’ and 5’ x 10’ gardens $30 / year
5’ x 30’ gardens $75 / year
15’ x 15’ gardens $100 / year
Garden scholarships available upon request.

Although each garden location is unique, each LEAP Community Garden is equipped with irrigation, hand tools, compost, and support from the community gardens manager.

Registration for returning gardeners begins January 1, 2023.
Registration for new gardeners begins February 1, 2023.
Registration has closed for the 2023 season because all garden plots are reserved. Sign up for the waitlist here.

Find the 2023 Garden Rules here.

Your registration is not complete until you’ve submitted both the registration form and payment for your garden plot. After registering, the community gardens manager will email you confirmation of your registration, as well as a link to pay online. You can also pay by mailing a check, payable to LEAP, to PO Box 3249, Roanoke VA 24015. Or bring cash or check to the West End Farmers Market, Tuesdays from 3-6 pm, at 1210 Patterson Avenue SW. LEAP's Market Manager will accept your payment.

When you pay, consider making a donation to support LEAP's Community Gardens.

*New for 2023: All registrants must attend a garden orientation event or meet in person with the gardens manager to go over and sign the garden policies and agreement form.

Want to get involved with community gardens in Roanoke, but aren't ready to rent a year-round plot?

You can:
Join the Roanoke Community Gardens Network list serve. LEAP and other garden groups in Roanoke post about upcoming educational events and volunteer opportunities. Email gardens@leapforlocalfood.org to be added to the list.

Come visit the gardens. You don’t have to be a gardener to enjoy the space. Please refrain from picking anything you didn’t grow.

Donate to LEAP's Community Gardens.

Participate in a LEAP garden event or volunteer day.
Find details and updates about each event on LEAP's Facebook page.

-02/22/23: Volunteer Work Day, at Morningside Community Garden, 917 Morgan Ave. SE., 4-6 pm.
-03/01/23: Volunteer Work Day, at Mountain View Community Garden, 740 13th St. SW., 4-6 pm.
-03/08/23: Volunteer Work Day, at Growing Goodwill Community Garden, 2502 Melrose Ave. NW., 4-6 pm.
-03/15/23: Volunteer Work Day, at Hurt Park Community Garden, 1718 Salem Ave. SW., 4-6 pm.
-03/18/23: Seed Swap, at The LEAP Hub, 1027 Patterson Ave., SW., 1-3 pm.
-03/22/23: Volunteer Work Day, at Mountain View Community Garden, 740 13th St. SW., 4-6 pm.
-03/29/23: Volunteer Work Day, at Morningside Community Garden, 917 Morgan Ave. SE., 4-6 pm.

Questions? Reach out to LEAP's Community Gardens Manager at: gardens@leapforlocalfood.org or 540-947-1589.
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If you'd like to volunteer in the gardens, fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and we will follow up shortly.

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As of November 2022, the Campbell Avenue Community Garden is no longer available to the public for renting plots.