Established in 2007, we are a community gardening organization that provides horticultural training and opportunities to engage in the practices of gardening and small scale farming in Lexington, KY.

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When you donate to Seedleaf, your dollars help fund our mission of growing and sharing food in Lexington, reducing barriers to fresh, healthy produce for all, and sustaining programs like our market gardener program and our youth summer programming.

Our volunteers work towards a common goal: to nourish communities through growing and sharing food.

We are always looking for new people to come together to transform places into green areas.

Interested? Sign up here.

Our Gardens

Seedleaf manages 10 free, you-pick gardens, a 2-acre urban farm in and around downtown Lexington that are open to the public. Outside of these urban spaces, Seedleaf manages Headwater Farm, 30 acres of pristine farm land in North Fayette county which is open by appointment and for field trips.

Our London Ferrell Community Garden has plots available for rent on a sliding scale. Email Garden@seedleaf.org to inquire about plot rentals and requirements.

Use the map to locate your nearest free, you-pick community garden location.

Headwater Farm

Seedleaf's Headwater Farm is a 30-acre farm located in North Lexington near I-64's Haley Road exit. As a region known for horse farms and tobacco, Headwater Farm provides an opportunity for Lexington to join a growing national conversation of agrarian thinkers and farmers who want to create a future of agriculture that encourages small scale growers, environmentally sustainable cultivation practices and that utilizes the latest technology to compliment the work of growers in the field.

Our vision for this project is rooted deeply in community as the preserved farm land that comprises the bluegrass landscape represents the natural wealth that all Kentuckians share. Headwater Farm is open for scheduled group visits and field trips. Please email farm@seedleaf.org for more information on how to visit.

Fruit Tree Map

Within many of our garden spaces, you will find delicious seasonal fruit to enjoy. Below we share the first two of several fruit tree maps of our spaces.

At North Pole, you may find the following trees:

Jujube, mulberry, persimmon, black walnut, spring sensation crab apple, pawpaw, or plum

At Castlewood Orchard, you may find the following trees:

Asian pear, European pear, nanking cherry, or persimmon

The Farmer and the Foodie

The Farmer & the Foodie is a program that highlights the power of local food and sustainable agriculture in Kentucky. Seedleaf plays a vital role in this mission by cultivating community gardens and providing fresh produce to underserved neighborhoods in Lexington. Through educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships, Seedleaf empowers residents to grow their own food and promotes healthier, more sustainable communities.

The dedication of our neighbors in fighting food insecurity is transforming urban spaces into green, thriving areas that nourish both people and the planet.

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