Community Gardens of Henry, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 whose mission is to promote the well-being of the community by providing gardening opportunities and a healthy food source for Henry residents of all ages. President George Jeburk along with the Board of Directors have planned a robust community gardening program for Henry County residents which includes gardening instruction, field trips and garden events. President Jeburk remarked that “we are anxious to offer this wholesome outdoor program to our county residents, especially as we continue to cope with the effects of Covid and rising inflation, which increases the cost of fresh, wholesome food for our tables.”

Jeburk also noted that “we also have plant-a-row gardens where we grow vegetables for donation to food banks, and other charitable organizations in Henry County. These gardens are operated by our nonprofit and its volunteer partners. We were especially pleased this year when we grew, harvested and donated more than 3,500 lbs. of produce from our plant-a-row garden at Wesley Way to help feed needy folks in our county, and since our beginning in 2003 we have donated more than 115,000 lbs. of locally gown vegetables.”

The cost of becoming a member of the non-profit is a one-time $25.00 membership fee. Gardening plots are $25.00 per plot annually and are available on a “first come first serve basis.” Community Gardens provides pH soil tests, soil fertilizer, water and all other supplies and gardening tools. Some plants will also be provided depending upon availability and costs.

For more information about Community Gardens of Henry or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or participating in our community gardening or plant-a-row garden programs, plan to attend the sign up event on February 24 at 10 a.m. at the Heritage Senior Center, 1050 Florence McGarity Blvd., McDonough.