Community of Gardens

Preserving the stories of gardens and the gardeners who make them grow.

Community of Gardens is the Smithsonian’s home for exploring and collecting stories about gardens and the gardeners who make them grow. Anyone from the public can add their garden story to the digital archive, from stories of community gardens to memories of grandmother’s garden roses to “putting up” cans of tomatoes from the harvest.

What Can You Do with Community of Gardens?

-Find stories of gardens near you on a map or in the list view.

-Explore a rich trove of writing, photographs, video, and audio that brings to life the traditions and tales in our own backyards and community green spaces.

-Learn how to share your own garden story with the Smithsonian Institution.

Help the Smithsonian preserve the complexity and diversity of our garden heritage by sharing your own garden story or memory at[ www.communityofgardens.si.edu]()

Community of Gardens was created by Smithsonian Gardens. Smithsonian Gardens’ mission is to enrich the Smithsonian experience through exceptional gardens, horticultural exhibits, collections, and education. Developed for the Smithsonian Institution by Curatescape. Powered by Omeka.

Only those 13 years and over may download this mobile application.

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