One of the easiest and most economical ways to get your hands on fresh, local produce is to simply grow it yourself. You might be surprised what even a novice can coax out of a backyard garden, a few container plantings, or by taking advantage of one of Tacoma's many community garden opportunities.

Find Your Community Garden

Are you ready to get dirty? Find your gloves. Pull out the shovel. Search for seeds. Get outside and enjoy the bounty of your efforts. There's never a bad time to start gardening!

Getting Started with Gardening

Gardening is an art form, a scientific endeavor, a craft to be studied, and a way of engaging with the natural world. People come to gardening for many different reasons, not the least of which is to grow some food for themselves… (continued)