Our Mission
Our community garden seeks to foster a sense of togetherness, sustainability, and environmental stewardship by creating a shared space where neighbors can grow healthy food, learn sustainable gardening practices, and connect with nature. We are dedicated to promoting wellness, inclusivity, and resilience through collaborative efforts that strengthen community bonds, support local ecosystems, and encourage a greener, more self-sufficient future for all.
Growing Community
The Franklin Center For Innovation, Inc. is happy to announce our partnership with the Thorn Hill Education Center, the Franklin Center for Innovation, and Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation.
This partnership will create a Community Teaching Garden growing on the grounds at Thorn Hill Education Center and offer a collaborative learning environment for teaching sustainable systems.
For more information email fcfigarden@gmail.com or call
502-382-0367.
Phase 1: Good for Everyone
The Garden will include a Teaching Garden section that is ADA compliant, a berry garden and even mushrooms.
Phase 2: Join Us
Will add a community garden area, fruit trees, rain capture watering system, and hoop houses.
A thriving community garden is the result of dedicated teamwork, where each person contributes unique skills and energy. Gardeners collaborate on tasks like planting, watering, and weeding, ensuring that every plot gets the attention it needs. Shared knowledge, from experienced gardeners to beginners, fosters a supportive learning environment. Everyone plays a role in decision-making, problem-solving, and maintaining the space, from organizing events to composting. This collective effort not only nurtures the garden but also strengthens bonds within the community, creating a space that flourishes both in produce and in connection.