ZEN's Garden For The Community

Our Story

ZEN’s Garden For The Community sits on 1.8 acres of land that was cleared in January 2022. Since then, Charlotte Mecklenburg County Public Health has helped us build 30 garden beds to support our mission of Growing with Purpose and providing a safe, welcoming space for community members to grow their own food. Our garden officially opened in April 2023, and since then, we’ve been working to lessen food insecurity by donating fresh harvests to families in need.

We’re thrilled to share that our outdoor classroom is almost complete, and construction of our outdoor kitchen is underway! Soon, we’ll be able to host hands-on cooking classes right at the garden.

ZEN’s Garden for the Community is more than a garden — it’s a space where neighbors can connect, learn to live healthier lifestyles, and work together to tackle food insecurity.

Throughout the year, we host seasonal festivals, educational workshops, volunteer opportunities, and special events for all ages. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated, and visit our DONATE page to help us continue Growing with Purpose!

How It Started...

Thanks to Mecklenburg County Public Health's Edible Landscape program, we were awarded our first garden beds and soil for our community garden. We appreciate the support and would like to thank them along with the following community partners for assisting with this project:

*NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners

*Harvesting Humanity

*Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

*Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office

*Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

*The Males Place

*Urban Institute for Strengthening Families

*Men Of Destiny

How It's Going...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

ZEN's Garden For The Community is officially OPEN!!!!

We would like to thank everyone who showed up for our ribbon cutting ceremony on May 6th 2023. It was truly heartwarming to see so many people show up to celebrate the opening of our edible educational landscape. ZEN's Garden For The Community will be a place where our community can come together to learn the importance of living a healthier lifestyle, all while being able to feed those in need. Stay Tuned and continue to watch us GROW WITH PURPOSE!!!