join us!

Interested in Volunteering?

We welcome all members of the community to become involved in our efforts to support our neighbors. If gardening is not your thing we have other opportunities. What's your jam?

Last summer, a Strawberry Shortcake fundraiser organized by one of our volunteers resulted in a delicious afternoon...

AND much appreciated funds.

We welcome your ideas and energy!

Three people harvesting fresh greens outdoors on a cloudy day.

Join the team and make a difference

the HCG welcomes volunteers also interested in publicity, fundraising,

community engagement and outreach.

Contact our volunteer coordinator at:

hilcomgarden@gmail.com

Rows of fresh green lettuce growing in a garden bed.

from seed to harvest

The HCG aids those in need by distributing a wide variety of nutritious organic vegetables through sustainable agricultural methods. These include regulated irrigation, composting, mulching, and growing cover crops to enhance the garden soil. The garden is active nine months of the year, producing greens, radishes and beets in cooler weather and tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, okra (and more!) in summer.

When winter arrives, we're still a thriving community, planning our crops for the next season and discovering new ways to enhance the garden's productivity.

make a difference in your community, have fun, and help your garden grow!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at hilcomgarden@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What will be growing at the garden?

We have a wide variety of delicious produce growing: lettuce, kale, radishes, carrots and collards are planted in the spring and fall. Tomatoes, peppers, beans, summer and winter squash and cucumbers are planted in the spring and summer.

Will I be able to take home any vegetables that we harvest?

While our main goal is to donate our produce to PORCH, that isn't to say we won't have a few leftovers for our lovely volunteers! There is nothing better than sinking your teeth into a tomato sandwich with a tomato you just harvested!

Do I need gardening experience to become a Volunteer?

Absolutely no experience is required to work at the garden. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us!

Are there a minimum number of hours required to Volunteer?

No minimum hours are required to volunteer at our garden. You can stay for as little or as long as you would like!

What should I come prepared with to garden?

We recommend coming prepared with gardening gloves, water, a hat and sunscreen. It is hard to find shade at the garden which is great for our plants or getting a tan ;) but not the best for us hard at work! Lets stay hydrated!

We will supply any tools that are needed to work in the garden.

We also do not have onsite restrooms but there are nice public restrooms on King St. near Margaret Lane at the Hillsborough Visitors Center.

Join our community!

Interested in volunteering with us?

If you would like to chat with our volunteer coordinator about offering your time and energy as a volunteer,

please email hilcomgarden@gmail.com

Volunteers who can help with outreach and fundraising are especially needed :)

Hillsborough Community Garden

216 Burnside Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278