Established in 2008 by members of the Pleasant Street Community Garden, the Just Roots Community Garden is central to our origin story. Without these hardworking gardeners and their vision to expand access to accessible garden space on municipal land, who knows where Just Roots would be today. Guided by values central to our mission today, to increase access to local, healthy food in Franklin County, these gardeners paved the way for the expansion of our robust local and statewide food access programs to become possible, and for that we say thank you!
The garden contains 67 garden plots, managed organically by individuals, families, friends, and community organizations. Our beautiful garden shed, which holds our community tools, available to all gardeners, was built in 2013 by an all-volunteer team, led by builder extraordinaire Gary Seldon. The garden also contains a pergola with picnic tables for much needed shade and social gatherings.
If you are interested in learning more and/or signing up for a garden plot, please contact us at: info@justroots.org or call us at: 413-325-8969.
Other Local Community Gardens
- Pleasant Street Community Garden (Greenfield)
- Great Falls Community Gardens (Great Falls)
- Grow Food Northampton (Northampton)
- North Quabbin Community Garden (Orange)