UpGarden is a rooftop oasis in the dense urban Uptown neighborhood in Lower Queen Anne.
It was established in 2012, when Seattle Center, in partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods, designated half of the top level of Mercer St. Garage as a site for rooftop gardening.
We are a 501(c)(3) organization accepting donations through GROW NW, our fiscal sponsor. Your donations will directly support UpGarden and our community outreach programs.
Beds of flowering native plants, fresh food for local charities, and the picnicking lawn are all maintained by volunteers. Teachers, parents, and their children get involved. Learn how to trim lavender, turn compost, and enjoy the fruits (literally) of your labor!
We have several work parties scheduled as we prepare to clean, clear, and prepare our Pollinator Beds for the 2026 growing season. Everyone is welcome to enjoy community and fellowship.