University of North Texas 
UNT Community Garden
Want to grow your own food? Become a member of the Community Garden! We work to foster
a community focused on sustainable futures for everyone by offering volunteer and
member opportunities and gardening workshops.
The mission of the garden is to promote environmental education, grow food organically,and foster a community focused on a greener, healthier future for everyone.
The UNT Community Garden originated as a student-led project funded by the UNT We Mean Green Fund.
All current UNT student, faculty, or staff member can become garden members, regardless of gardening experience! Our space features thirty raised gardening plots for growing organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Each plot is managed year-round by garden members. Find out how to become a garden member or volunteer below!
All gardening experiences can go towards earning your Environmental Volunteerism Graduation Cord.
Ways To Get Involved
Garden members maintain a plot with a group of other students. All food you grow is yours to keep, or you can donate your extra produce to the UNT Food Pantry. We supply the seeds, tools, and educational resources you may need to get started!
New plot members must attend an in-person orientation before joining a garden plot. To sign up for orientation, please schedule a time with our Community Garden Facilitator here.
- Previous gardening experience is NOT necessary
- All supplies are provided by the We Mean Green Fund and there are no fees to join
- Current UNT students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply for plot membership throughout the year. If there are no available spaces, your application will be placed next in line on the waiting list.
- To learn more about the requirements for becoming a plot member, please read our UNT Community Garden Rules & Policies.
We offer a range of events including invited speakers and seed swaps. Workshop topics might include: Gardening 101, Top 10 Plants for North Texas Growing, Pest Identification, Planting for Pollinators, Seasonal Gardening, and more. Speakers range from the Community Garden Facilitator, Denton County Master Gardeners Association, UNT faculty, and even students. If you would like to present at a workshop, please contact CommunityGarden@unt.edu.
These in-person workshops are open for UNT students, staff, and faculty to attend for free, however, priority seating will be given to official UNT Community Garden plot members.
Our upcoming events open to the public will be listed on social media (@growmeangreen).
Workdays are opportunities for UNT students, staff, and faculty to complete community service, learn gardening skills, and assist with plot maintenance. Come learn about how to garden by working alongside beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!
Workday activities may include pulling weeds, planting new flower beds, turning compost, and other special projects. Come dressed to get dirty and bring your own water!
Workdays are scheduled throughout the year. Our upcoming events that are open to the public will be listed on social media (@growmeangreen).
You can join the garden at your own pace by joining our volunteering group!
Volunteers assist with day-to-day items such as watering, composting and planting. If you are interested, email communitygarden@unt.edu, or sign up for volunteer orientation by visiting Navigate 360 Student, selecting Diamond Eagle Student Resource Center as your care unit, and Community Garden Volunteer Orientation as the session!
Events
Garden Resources
UNT Community Garden Policies
UNT Community Garden Rules and Policies: Review the guidelines for community garden membership before signing up!
Community Garden Resource Binder: Review some resources that you may need when gardening at the community garden, or even in your own space!
Community Garden Resource Binder: Review some resources that you may need when gardening at the community garden, or even in your own space!
Recipes
Garden Produce Recipes: The UNT Community Garden Partners with the UNT Food Pantry Presented by Kroger to provide fresh garden produce to students experiencing food insecurity. This book
is a compilation of recipes to show you a variety of ways to cook, store, and prolong
the produce shelf life!
This cookbook is updated live, so check back regularly!
This cookbook is updated live, so check back regularly!
General Gardening Information
What to Plant Now: Not sure what is in season! Check out this information from Texas AgriLife.
Vegetable Planting Guide: Here is a list of vegetables, how to plant them, and when!
UNT Libraries How-To Gardening Books: These books are available for students, faculty and staff utilizing your EUID and password. Check them out!
Vegetable Planting Guide: Here is a list of vegetables, how to plant them, and when!
UNT Libraries How-To Gardening Books: These books are available for students, faculty and staff utilizing your EUID and password. Check them out!
