From Seed to Sprout: Urban Gardening in Indianapolis

Get ready to dig into spring with these urban gardens.

Kale growing in a greenhouse

Garcia’s Gardens is cultivating a green oasis amidst the city life hustle and bustle.

As the city shakes off its winter chill, residents are rolling up their sleeves and embracing urban gardening right.

Tuesday, March 19 marks the first official day of spring and you can support urban gardening in Indianapolis by volunteering at an urban garden center, attending your local farmers market, joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), or starting your own garden.

Below are just a few of many urban gardens for you to get involved with this season.

Dust off your gardening gloves, and join the growing movement of urban gardeners in Indy.

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