About Us

The mission of DeXa Family Gardens, Inc. is to advocate, educate, and empower the community to grow gardens. As we share our knowledge with others, we hope to improve community health, one seed at a time.

Our Goals 

• Increase Community Knowledge

• Provide Hands-on Training 

• Advocacy and Awareness

• Teaching and Education  

• Grow Herbs & Food Locally

DeXa Family Gardens, Inc. programs strive to have the following impacts on the community. 

• Increase access to locally grown fruits and vegetables 

• Increase the consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables 

• Improve attitudes towards fruits and vegetables

• Increase knowledge and skills about how to grow a garden 

• Improve food security among impoverished seniors and youth 

• Decrease the incidence and prevalence of obesity among minority youth 

• Decrease the incidence and prevalence of obesity among impoverished seniors

What are the benefits of community gardens?

• Give residents access to fresh, healthy food;

• Reduce residents’ monthly food costs;

• Improve resident health;

• Create social activities for isolated seniors;

• Reduce crime and drug activity;

• Teach residents basic vocational skills;

• Empower youth and disabled residents;

• Encourage resident self-reliance;

• Create income opportunities for residents;

• Encourage water conservation, waste reduction, and recycling;

• Beautify site grounds; and

• Increase site and overall area property values