GrowBoston: Office of Urban Agriculture, Boston

GrowBoston is the City of Boston’s Office of Urban Agriculture! For additional information, email [email protected].

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Last week, we visited three Grassroots-funded sites: Upham's Corner Food Forest, Julian, Judson, and Dean Community Garden, and United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury Community Garden. We were amazed by the growth on these sites and enjoyed a beautiful morning amongst nature!

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🌱 Did you know GrowBoston has Urban Agriculture Ambassadors from four non-profits in Mattapan, East Boston, Dorchester, and Roxbury? Learn more about them in the slides!

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Last Saturday, the GrowBoston team enjoyed tabling at the Urban Agriculture Fair! Great day connecting with farmers, gardeners, and boston residents and families while enjoying workshops and activities. Cheers to a bountiful fall! 🍂🌽

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We celebrated the opening of Jackson Square Greenway with @jamaicaplain_ndc on Wednesday! GrowBoston supported the project with $150k in funding. This space connects pedestrians and bikers to the Southwest Corridor. Thanks to CPA for their partnership in completing this project

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GrowBoston's Education Grant funds urban agriculture educational programming, including farming, gardening, permaculture, food forests, beekeeping, and more. Send in your application by Wednesday, October 15, at 4 p.m. Visit https://t.co/x0EQWehtVl for more information!

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GrowBoston's Education Grant application will open on Wednesday, September 17. We are excited to be offering grants of up to $30,000 to invest in Boston resident's urban agriculture knowledge!

Visit our webpage at https://t.co/h2cwJLQfA3 on Wednesday to learn more!

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Last week, we learned about urban soils and lead at The Food Project's West Cottage Farm! @umassurbanagext @the_food_project @bostonfoodforest @wellesleycollege. GrowBoston was proud to co-sponsor! 🌱 #UrbanAg #SoilHealth #Community

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The GrowBoston team loved Massachusetts Urban Ag Week 2025! 🎉 On Aug 14, we honored 24 grantees at the BCYF Marshall Louis D. Brown Peace Garden. Big thanks to our speakers and everyone who joined! 🌱 #GrowBoston #UrbanAg #Grants

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Honey bees are vital to agriculture! 🌼 During MASS Urban Ag Week, learn why they're important and how to get involved in Boston! Visit https://t.co/qVCxpqTyy9 for info on the Bee Ordinance.

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Today kicks off the 2nd annual Massachusetts Urban Ag Week! 🎉 Celebrate urban agriculture in Boston! Check out events & the Grant Recipient Celebration! Full list: @massgrown or https://t.co/OjvNzeLQde. #MAUrbanAgWeek #2025MAUrbanAgWeek!

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Next Tuesday, Aug 12, 6-8 pm for Massachusetts Urban Ag Week, join @umassurbanagext @the_food_project @bostonfoodforest @wellesleycollege! Learn best practices for growing in urban soil and about lead. Questions? Contact UMass Extension at [email protected].

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🎉 Excited to celebrate the completion of Phase I of the Franklin Field Community Garden! 🌱 16 raised beds for the Franklin Field BHA community, who received funding for this project from Grassroots and the CPA! 📸 Photo Credit: Isabel Leon, Mayor's Office Photographer

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As we enter July, let's recap two June events! 🌱

1️⃣ Brookside's Food Access Event: Savannah connected with attendees on gardening resources!

2️⃣ Mayor's Coffee Hour: Savannah & Theresa chatted with Dorchester residents about GrowBoston! #Community #Gardening #GrowBoston

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On June 28, the Boston Food Forest Coalition held a grand opening for the Maple Street Food Forest in Roxbury! GrowBoston staff joined Mayor Michelle Wu, community members, and BFFC to celebrate the opening of this new green space. 📸Photos by John Wilcox and Savannah McLean

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Join GrowBoston at Mayor Wu’s Mid-Dorchester Coffee Hour tomorrow, 10-11 am at Mothers Rest! Check out these pics from the June 6 East Boston event to get excited!

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The Beekeeping Ordinance, passed by City Council in February 2024, makes Boston beekeeping more accessible than ever!

To learn more about Beekeeping in Boston read our post above and head to https://t.co/qVCxpqTyy9

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We had a great time at Mayor Wu’s Coffee Hour in Roxbury on Monday at Crawford Street Playground!
Today we’re in East Boston! We look forward to seeing you at East Boston Memorial Park at 10 am ☕️🍩

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GrowBoston will be tabling at the following Mayor's Coffee Hours!

Note that coffee hours are held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted.

Rain locations and more information are available on https://t.co/pf8ZpjV2WB

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On April 26th, GrowBoston's Savannah McLean tabled at Dudley Farm Day at the Shirley Eustis House! She connected and shared resources with community members, enjoyed baby goats, a petting zoo, and butter-making! 🐐🥳 Thanks to Shirley Eustis House for a great event!

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🌱 Check out amazing seedling sales throughout the city! 🌿 #SeedlingSales #Gardening