UGROW
REC’s UGROW (Urban Gardens Resources of Worcester) program supports a network of gardens and gardeners across the city, enhancing both food access and urban greenspaces
Our Story
UGROW began in 1995 with 1 garden and 1 volunteer gardener with a vision to grow food in the city. Today, the network has grown to include over 80 community gardens throughout the city of Worcester involving more than 700 volunteer gardeners.
The community garden network includes neighborhood gardens, school/learning gardens, organizational/institutional gardens, and urban farms. Becoming a member of our UGROW network is free and provides you with a number of benefits.
Our Network Includes:
Organizational / Institutional Gardens
Used by residents or participants at community organizations, public housing, and nonprofits; they are not open to the public
Urban Farms
Gardens where at least a portion of the produce is grown to be sold for markets rather than personal consumption
Community Gardens
Across Worcester
Membership Benefits
*Resource Guides &
Technical Support
(developing garden plans, creating project budgets, and identifying small grants and funding opportunities)
*Free City Compost Delivery
*Soil Testing Support
*Free Seedlings from our Annual Plant Sale
*An Official Garden Sign
