UpGarden is a sustainable and regenerative urban oasis fostering community and food security in the Uptown neighborhood of Seattle
Our Mission
Innovative Agriculture
We repurpose urban infrastructure into green space, demonstrating how high-density neighborhoods can support local food systems
Community Building
We create a third space where neighbors from diverse backgrounds can collaborate, share gardening knowledge and form social bonds
Giving Back
We maintain a Giving Garden that produces hundreds of pounds of organic produce annually that is donated to local food banks
Ecological Stewardship
We promote biodiversity with pollinator plantings, beehives and organic gardening practices that mitigate the “urban heat island” effect
Visit Us Up at the Garden
UpGarden is one of 91 community gardens overseen by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods P-Patch Program that nurtures civic engagement through the practice of organic gardening. These cooperative gathering spaces are maintained by neighborhood residents and open to the public.
Meet the Community at an Upcoming Event
Are you ready to get your hands dirty? We would love to have you join us at an upcoming work party or attend one of the special events we hold throughout the year for our neighbors and guests. Check out our calendar below to see what is coming up and click on any event for full details. We hope to see you soon at the garden!
What’s Growing This Season
Taking a stroll through the garden is a sensory delight. Each day there is something new to reach out and touch, an explosion of color to lure the eyes, the smell of the dirt and the thrum of the bees. Every season has its own pleasures to offer. Check out what’s growing now then wander deeper into our virtual garden.
News from the Garden
Sign up for our email list to receive our weekly community newsletter on the latest UpGarden happenings.
Our Impact
We are Uptown proud and dedicated to making a difference through social connection, ecological stewardship and fresh produce donations. Every friendship forged, seed planted and tomato harvested is a testament to our amazing community of gardeners, neighbors and guests.
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garden plots
Your support provides us with the resources we need to steward this vibrant gathering space and continue making an impact on the Uptown community.
in our apiary