The Mustard Seed Community Garden welcomes you!
About the Mustard Seed Community Garden
For over 10 years at the Mustard Seed Garden in Lutz, volunteers have been growing organic fruits and vegetables on nearly 1,300 sq feet of raised beds consisting of 12 rotating vegetable crop beds and 2 blueberry bush beds, along with pollinator flowers and summer cover crop of sunn hemp.
Our primary function is to provide fresh, organic produce to local community food distribution centers focusing on underserved populations, primarily Wellbuilt City Kinship Free Market and the Village Presbyterian Community Pantry; as well as providing fresh salad ingredients to the Faith in Action street ministry group at Lutz Community Church feeding the homeless in Tampa.
We also offer an “Adopt a Plot” program for folks interested in “leasing” a 4’ x 4’ space to grow their own vegetables. Our primary source of income is through holding occasional “pay as you will” sales of either our produce or foods our volunteers have prepared using our produce. Typical annual harvest is approximately 300 lbs, which in 2023 included blueberries, broccoli, carrots, green beans, assorted herbs (basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemongrass, cilantro) and greens (kale, collards, Swiss chard, mustard), lettuce, long beans, peppers, radish, sweet potatoes, tomatillos, tomatoes, and turnips.
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Register at 15thstfarm.com under Open House 🌱💚
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Say hello to Nanette, another graduate from our Urban Agriculture Specialist Program, Cohort 2!
Though she admits she’s still learning, her passion for gardening, raising chickens, and building community is clear.
With encouragement and determination, Nanette is digging in and growing her skills—one garden bed at a time. 🌻
The Coalition of Community Gardens has connected thousands with fresh food, education, and purpose over the years. From vacant lots to vibrant spaces — the impact continues to grow. Want to volunteer at a community garden near you? Visit our website — link in bio!
Meet Verlean — a proud recent graduate of the COCG program and a true force for change in her community! 🌱✨
Verlean plans to launch a vibrant community garden with her “Over 50 & Fabulous” group at Fair Oaks Park, at the East Tampa Recreation Complex. Fair Oaks is in an area recognized as a food desert — where access to fresh, healthy food is limited, especially for low-income residents.
Food deserts like Fair Oaks contribute to serious health challenges such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Tampa City Council has acknowledged this issue and is actively seeking solutions, including turning city- and county-owned land into urban farms and community gardens.
Verlean’s passion and dedication are powerful steps toward transforming food access and improving community health. She’s not just growing vegetables — she’s growing change. 🌿💪🏽
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🌱 Meet Regina Polite, a powerhouse of community leadership and the President of the Healthy 22nd Street Community Garden!
What started as a demonstration project in 2020 has blossomed into a thriving nonprofit under Regina’s leadership. With over 30 front-yard gardens and a mission rooted in food access and community resilience, H22 is now part of the USDA People’s Garden network and a vital member of the Coalition of Community Gardens.
Through workshops, partnerships, and pure determination, Regina is growing more than just produce—she’s cultivating leadership, knowledge, and pride in her community.
Shoutout to Regina for graduating from Cohort 2 with her Urban Agriculture Specialist certification! 🎓👏 Your dedication to food justice and community empowerment continues to inspire.
We’re honored to be a part of this lineup TOMORROW along with the amazing @laicawormss and @theurbanharvest - grab your ticket before they sell out!
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🌱✨ Be part of something unforgettable!
Join us for a high-energy day of music, art, dancing, and hands-on transformation as we revitalize West Tampa — a neighborhood facing the daily challenges of being a food desert. We’re coming together to create a vibrant space that includes a children’s play area, a community mural, composting stations, and more — all designed to spark change and connection.
But here’s the catch: only 70 volunteer spots are available, and they’re going fast.
Registration is required through The Mission Continues website— don’t wait!
🎉 This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a real impact while having serious fun.
✅ Sign up now. Link in bio!
As part of their certification journey, Cohort 2 has been cultivating more than just crops—they’ve been building knowledge, confidence, and community.
Want to get growing?
Join the Mustard Seed Community Garden
Come grow healthy food and join a welcoming group of gardeners ready to help and guide you as we all grow stronger communities.
Upcoming Events
- Mustard Seed Garden Volunteer Mini Work Days on August 8, 2025 8:00 am
- Mustard Seed Garden Volunteer Mini Work Days on August 15, 2025 8:00 am
- Mustard Seed Garden Volunteer Mini Work Days on August 22, 2025 8:00 am
- Mustard Seed Garden Volunteer Mini Work Days on August 29, 2025 8:00 am
- Mustard Seed Garden Volunteer Mini Work Days on September 5, 2025 8:00 am
