About the Garden

Garden History

St. John’s Community Garden was established in 2009 as a vibrant ministry of the congregation. In our first spring and summer, we were astonished with the bountiful harvest of food and new friendships that sprang up.

We are now in the middle of our second growing season, and we love to partner with neighbors, Durham residents, and community organizations to spread the impact of our garden. Please contact Rev. Amanda Diekman to talk about ways to get involved or use our online sign-up form!

Garden Vision

• New and transformative friendships among God’s people
• Healing and abundance through healthy earth, healthy food, and healthy people
• Radical hospitality by sharing the gift of our congregation’s land with all who are in need
• Beauty, worship, and love for God’s creation

What we grow:

Peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, beans, squash, zucchini, okra, cantaloupe, lettuces, carrots, beets, herbs, sunflowers, and much more!