Shared Roots was created to encourage District residents to grow food by allowing them to temporarily grow food in school gardens not being used over the summer.  

The deadline for school gardens to apply to be a Shared Roots site has passed.

View the Site Guide which includes details on each Shared Roots Sites.

Applications for District residents interested in growing food and caring for a garden site is open through April 30, 2025.

Apply to be a Shared Roots Member!

Below is a list of member requirements.

• Attend a mandatory in person meet and greet on Saturday, May 17 from 12-1 p.m. at Leader Youth Garden.
• Sign a waiver.
• Garden for at least 3 hours per week.
• Be consistently available throughout the summer to garden.
• Maintain open line of communication with the site coordinator and fellow members.
• Complete a pre and post survey.

Applicants can expect to be matched with a gardening site by early May. Each year there are more members than available spots at sites. There is no guarantee that members will be matched with a site.

If you are associated with a District school garden and have questions about becoming a site, please contact Sam Ullery at Sam.Ullery@dc.gov.

If you are a District resident and have questions about participating, please contact Joshua Singer at Joshua.Singer@dc.gov.