Learn how to grow your own fresh food in containers. This training is perfect for gardeners working with a small or unusual growing space – e.g. a driveway, porch, or sideyard. Program Manager Jess Reid will walk participants through how to plan, care for, and harvest from their vegetable container garden, with a special focus on growing in Backyard Growers’ GrowBags.

May 18, 6-7pm on Zoom

FREE admission to Backyard Growers Program Participants (e.g. 2022 Community Garden, Backyard Garden & GrowBag Garden) as well as Backyard Growers Community Consulting Clients

$15 General Admission

Register & purchase tickets.

Proceeds support Backyard Growers‘ work empowering people to grow their own food in schools, backyards, community gardens, and GrowBags.

Join us for a fun open house at Backyard Growers HQ at 103R Maplewood Ave to wish founder and executive director Lara Lepionka well on her next adventure! We’ll have tasty treats, great garden stories and nostalgia, and the chance to thank Lara together for the incredible impact she has had on our community.

Learn more about this leadership transition and incoming executive director Alison Woitunski DiFiore here: https://bit.ly/EDTransition

 Join us at Burnham’s Field to pick up free vegetable seeds. Bring any extras you have to trade with other gardeners.

 We are grateful to Ace Rockport, Corliss Brothers Garden Center & Nursery, and Johnny’s Selected Seeds for their generous donation of seeds to our community.

 Author Kari Percival will be signing her book, “How to Say Hello to a Worm.” In this illustrated children’s book, say “hello” to worms, dirt, peas, and more in this gentle how-to guide for connecting with nature. The beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet questions and gentle replies. Pre-order your copy for pickup at the event in our Online Shop.

 We’ll also be celebrating Opening Day of Burnham’s Field Community Garden!

In this online workshop, Backyard Growers will guide you through the process of starting your own vegetable seeds indoors, including a materials list, dos and don’ts, and a live Q&A.

FREE for Backyard Growers Program participants (e.g. Community Garden, Backyard Garden, GrowBag Garden Programs)

$15 general admission

Reserve your spot or purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/SeedStartingMarch8

After registering, attendees will receive a link to join the workshop on Zoom.

Proceeds support Backyard Growers‘ community and school garden programs.

Backyard Growers is now accepting vegetable garden applications for the 2022 growing season.

Gloucester-based nonprofit Backyard Growers’ holiday pop-up shop is OPEN for the season! The online-only shop is chock full of unique garden-themed gifts that will bring festive fun to family and friends all year round. Proceeds support Backyard Growers’ school, backyard, and community garden programs. Discover the perfect gift to prepare garden-lovers for another great season. All items come “ready-to-give” in a craft paper gift bag and are available for pick-up at 103R Maplewood Ave.

Visit www.backyardgrowers.org to shop. Find the perfect gift for the gardener in your life and help Backyard Growers connect kids, seniors, and families to fresh, healthy produce through backyard, community, and school gardens.

Click here to shop!

Pick-up only through December 23.

Backyard Growers is a grassroots community-based organization in Gloucester, MA, with a mission to build healthier, more connected, sustainable communities by teaching people to grow their own food.

We are seeking a full-time Development Director to lead all fundraising activities at our small but mighty organization. This is an essential role on the leadership team that will enable us to maximize our impact in the community and achieve our mission.

Overall responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing our annual fundraising plan with the goal of raising $450K+ annually, and with a focus on building our major donor base 
• Communicating fundraising goals throughout the organization and equip staff, board, and committee members to reach them
• Generating new ideas that increase revenue and donor loyalty
• With Program Director, co-managing the Communications & Outreach Manager to advance development goals through external communication

Learn more here.

Backyard Growers is now hiring a Development Director to lead all of Backyard Growers‘ fundraising efforts. This role is ressential to our small but mighty team, helping us fulfill our mission and maximize our impact on our community. This team member plans and organizes fundraising activities, manages the development budget, and assembles team members to raise funds.

Backyard Growers is now hiring a Development Director to lead all of Backyard Growers‘ fundraising efforts. This role is responsible for Backyard Growers’ vital revenue streams. This team member plans and organizes fundraising activities, manages the development budget, and assembles team members to raise funds.