About Us
Roanoke Community Garden Association was started in 2007 by Mark Powell, Roanoke native. Living in an apartment building and not having space to grow his own food, Mark came up with the idea of starting a community garden in Roanoke, VA to help people like him to grow their own food.
A few flyers and meetings with interested people later, 4 backyard community gardens were started in 2008, including one in the backyard of Mark's new house. In 2009 one permanent garden was started - Frank Roupas Community Garden in SE Roanoke. In 2011 another permanent garden was added - Hurt Park Community Garden in SW Roanoke. Currently, there are two operating permanent gardens - Frank Roupas (in SE Roanoke) and Hurt Park (SW Roanoke).
Our newest community garden is adjacent to the RAM house on Campbell Ave. SW. This is a collaboration between RAM house and Commonwealth Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services and nearby residents. We are developing new gardens currently and working on an urban orchard project.
To keep up with us, please find us on Facebook by clicking on the image on the left.
