From garden classes to volunteer projects to seed swaps, E.A.T. South, your urban teaching farm, works to help Montgomery grow. Join us with a contribution today!
Farmer Amanda and one of our worm bins at ACES’ STEM in the Garden Vworkshop at Park Crossing High School. Photo credit: Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Backyard Composting Resources
worms, hot piles & more
Reduce your greenhouse gas production, improve your soil, grow more food, save money - composting can do this (and more) for you and the world.
From compost piles to worm bins to community composting, we’ve spent this year experimenting with different ways to turn food scraps into compost.
Check out our Backyard Compost Resource Guide to discover the compost system that is right for you.
Volunteer with us Thursdays, 4 to 6 pm, Alabama State Teaching Garden
Volunteer Hours Return!
Grow food for the community, make friends, learn new skills - join us every Thursday (until it’s too hot) from 4 to 6 pm for hands-on learning in Alabama State University’s Teaching Garden.
Some of our volunteer activities include planting, building drip irrigation systems, starting seeds in a greenhouse, weeding, and more.
The volunteer projects are outside. Wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring water.
Children are welcome with their grown-ups.
Questions? Check out the link below. For more information call 334-422-9331.
Master Gardener Dean Fowler helps creates an indoor garden at Wares Ferry Elementary School.
Educator Resource Guide
Want a garden at your school? Start here. Our Educator Resource Guide includes links to resources to help you start and sustain a garden at your school.
You’ll find sections on curricula, fundraising, building a garden team, and more.
School gardens have shown to reduce anxiety in children and improve test scores. Gardens provide practical skills and are places where children can apply lessons from all subjects.
Follow the link below for our updated 2024 guide.