In 2025, over 450 gardeners and family members took part in community gardens sponsored by the Community Garden Coalition. The members of our all-volunteer board, and the volunteer garden leaders all put in many, many hours working to support those gardeners and keep these important community projects going for another year.

We want to thank everyone who has volunteered to help maintain these spaces. We thank the individuals, organizations and entities that have allowed the use of their land. AND we thank all of you who have donated money to help purchase water, mulch, equipment, infrastructure, services, plants and more!

As we head swiftly to the end of this year, here are a few of the faces of community gardening in Columbia this year. We are still looking for more support to flesh out our budget for next year. We’ve only reached about a quarter of our goal of $7,000 for December giving. Please consider adding your own contribution via CoMoGives, the local giving campaign! Every contribution counts, and small ones are our bread and butter. Plus, while you’re there you have an easy way to give to so many other worthy causes in our community.

Or, of course, you can always contribute via our PayPal account, or mail us your check for a direct, no-fees contribution.