The Gardens on Stover

What does it look like to be a good neighbor?

Who we are

We are a community garden rooted in the belief that growing food can also grow belonging, purpose, and faith. Through practical education, hospitality, and shared work, we equip neighbors of all ages to flourish as caretakers of the land and contributors to a thriving community. Our work is rooted in generosity, stewardship, and the belief that ordinary acts of tending can transform lives. We ask the question: What does it look like to be a good neighbor?

Get Involved

Donate

This summer, our goal is to raise $6,000 to build the garden. This will cover fencing supplies, a storage shed, raised bed materials, and more!

Donate Items

If you have supplies and materials to donate, please fill out the form below! 

Garden Build Day

Join us June 27 from 9am-3pm at the church to build the garden!
If you have experience building fences, running irrigation, or digging grass up, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Coffee and lunch provided.
Please RSVP to let us know you're coming!  
Feel free to come and go as you are available.
Kids are welcomed to come and play, but there is no need for them to help (as this is a higher risk work day). 

Proudly Partnering with Arboretum Coffee

Coffee grounds for your garden!

Added to your compost in moderation, coffee grounds add structure, drainage, and nutrients! To use in your garden, mix with leaves, grass clippings, and all of your other compost materials, turning weekly. Coffee grounds should make up no more than 20% of your pile and are best applied after they have broken down for a few months. 

Core Values

Community 

relationships rooted in
hospitality & shared goals

Unhurried

prioritizing peace &
 purpose over production

Stewardship

practicing restorative &
sustainable methods

Generosity

sharing abundance,
food, time  & knowledge

Expected Timeline

Summer 2026

Spring 2027

Spring 2028

Build & Prepare

fundraise, build the garden, prepare the soil, & make community connections

First Full Season & Planting

garden beds available for rent to the community, additional Antioch beds planted (open for volunteer tending), free farm stand open twice a week

Classes & Cohort Offerings Open

classes open for all ages on garden basics, preserving, composting, starting a kitchen garden,  & more!

Connect with us!

As we build, we'd love for you to join us!
Email Natalie to connect
natalie@antiochfc.org