Community Gardens

Gather to Grow is a community-driven nonprofit rooted in Lewiston-Auburn, working at the intersection of food justice, urban gardening, and youth leadership. The nonprofit cultivates and manages a network of urban garden growing spaces including the Auburn community gardens. 

Sign ups begin in spring and the garden season runs from May to mid-October. Priority is given to returning gardeners each year, but there are always available plots for new gardeners. To sign up or learn more, contact Gather to Grow.   

      

61 WEBSTER STREET LOCATION 

The Webster Street Community Garden has 24 raised beds approximately 4x10 feet each; a few are designed to be accessible for people with mobility impairments. This fenced in garden includes a compost area, a shed for tools, seeds, seedlings, and water access for all gardeners. 

88 NEWBURY STREET LOCATION 

The Newbury Street garden has 40 raised beds approximately 4x10 feet each; a few are designed to be accessible for people with mobility impairments. This fenced in garden includes a compost area, a shed for tools, seeds, seedlings, and water access for all gardeners. 

115 WHITNEY STREET LOCATION 

The Whitney Street Community Garden has 24 raised beds approximately 4x10 feet each; a few are designed to be accessible for people with mobility impairments. It also has a kids' garden section for collaborations with neighboring Washburn School. This fenced in garden includes a compost area, a shed for tools, seeds, seedlings, and water access  for all gardeners.