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We Grow Gardens That Heal
Our mission is to build therapeutic gardens, safe spaces in under-resourced communities that create centers for respite, restoration, nourishment and healing.
The Healing Garden Project partners with churches, schools, and communities to build gardens that support mental wellness, food access, and collective care.
We do this through garden installation programs, wellness and gardening education, and garden therapy services, we are here to restore well-being, cultivate healthy food, and create sacred spaces for connection, care, and renewal.
Through the collective support of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we help expand equitable access to healing spaces, fresh food, and wellness resources that under-resourced communities deeply need and deserve.
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Garden Design & Installation
From concept to planting day, we create thriving, low-maintenance gardens you’ll love to grow in.
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Garden Consulting
Personalized garden consulting to help you plan, troubleshoot, and elevate your growing space.
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Garden Education
We deliver garden education for all ages, rooted in wellness, connection, and hands-on learning.
Our Core Values
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Healing and Wellness
We recognize the therapeutic benefits of nature and gardening for mental, physical, and emotional health. Our garden therapy programs offer individuals a sanctuary to reconnect with themselves, reduce stress, and foster resilience through mindful interactions with the earth.
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Accessibility and Food Justice
We believe that everyone, regardless of background or socioeconomic status, deserves access to fresh, nutritious food. Our work centers on installing gardens in food deserts, providing resources, education, and tools for communities to grow their own food and build sustainable food systems.
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Community and Connection
Building community is at the heart of everything we do. We create inclusive, supportive spaces where people can gather, share experiences, and grow together, fostering a sense of belonging, empowerment, and shared purpose.
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Empowerment through Education
We empower individuals and families with the skills to grow their own food, promoting self-sufficiency and resilience. Our educational programs focus on practical, sustainable gardening practices and foster a lifelong love for nature and wellness.
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Cultural Heritage and Ancestral Roots
We honor the diverse cultural and ancestral traditions of gardening, food cultivation, and plant medicine. By celebrating these roots, we provide a space where individuals can reconnect with their heritage and learn to honor and preserve these legacies.
What Our Clients Say
"It’s been great to have check-ins and advice on how to build the garden in a sustainable way. I appreciated all the advice that I have received whether it was which vegetables were best to plant in season, how to maintain the grounds with the proper tools, pest control, etc."
-Tapehlyn Tapeh
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Contact Us
The Healing Garden Project
3217 E. Carson Street, PMB 1032
Lakewood, CA 90712
OUR PARTNERS
Our partners help make healing gardens and community wellness programs possible by investing in spaces that nourish, connect, and strengthen communities.
