Black Folks Garden
Our journey started with nurturing houseplants and planting our son's placenta beneath our monstera plant. What began as a personal practice of care soon became something much greater: a commitment to growing food, cultivating knowledge, and honoring our relationship with the earth.
From Womb to Root
From that first garden, Black Folks Garden was born with a simple desire to reconnect with nature, with family, and with the wisdom of the soil carried through generations.
In February 2025, we planted our first garden. That experience brought us back to something our Ancestars have always known: the land is not just where we grow. It is where we learn, heal, nourish, and remember.
For Keepers of the Land
Document your experiences, discoveries, and memories while creating a meaningful record of each growing season. More than a place to track your garden, this journal helps preserve the legacy of what you grow.
Land Keepers Ambassador Application
Black Folks Garden is welcoming its first Land Keepers, a community of gardeners, growers, creators, educators, and supporters helping cultivate our vision from the beginning.
Land Keepers are community ambassadors who connect with others through gardening, growing, storytelling, education, and shared experiences. We’re looking for people who are already active in their communities and want to help increase the visibility of Black and Brown gardeners while encouraging more people to connect with the land.
If Black Folks Garden speaks to you and you see yourself helping our garden grow, we’d love to hear from you!
Melanated / BIPOC Land Keepers are especially encouraged to apply.
