About Us
Founded in 2012, the St. David's Foundation Community Garden is located in MLK Station Neighborhood Park, in Austin, TX.
Tucked away behind the Capital Metro Rail stop at MLK Jr. Blvd and Alexander Ave, right by the hike and bike trail in the MLK Station Neighborhood Park, the SDF Garden is a space where diverse neighbors work together to produce organic and healthy food.
About the SDF Garden
The area was formerly a storage and mixing site for the Featherlite Brick factory. Because of this, the base soil at the garden is cinder (glazed clay granules).
There are currently 33 plots: 2 communal plots, 3 butterfly gardens, and 28 personal plots. Future plans include doubling the number of plots and adding a fruit orchard.
In addition to the SDF garden, the nearby Sustainable Food Center also operates a large teaching garden, oversees an apiary with 60,000 honey bees, and manages a chicken cooperative.
Read our full history here.
Become a Gardener!
New Gardener Tips: This brochure has some helpful info for new gardeners or people considering becoming new gardeners.
Annual Fee
The rental fee for a personal plot is $50 per year, and there are also communal plots where people can help grow and share food.
Volunteer Hours
In addition to the annual fee, each gardener is required to complete two hours of volunteer work per month.
Sign Up!
Email SDFCommunityGarden@gmail.com to learn if any plots are currently available.
Communal Gardening Plots
We have two plots that are designated as communal plots for people to share in. Click here to learn more about our Communal plots.
Get in Touch!
Email -- SDFCommunityGarden@gmail.com: This is our general email address that you can give to individuals or groups who would like to connect. If you'd like to discuss a topic that is relevant to our entire group, we encourage you to use the Google Group.
Google Group: Regular updates and discussions can be found here.
Twitter -- @StDavidsGarden: Follow us for announcements, meeting reminders, and occasional pictures and quotes.
Facebook -- SDF Community Garden: Like us to get updates and see pictures, share your own news, and connect with other gardeners.
Voicemail -- (512) 920-3271: This is our general voicemail number for folks who don't have access to email.
