We seek to enrich the lives of the refugee families in Clarkston, Georgia by providing a safe space to grow nutritious food and build genuine community.
Growing community through gardening
The Jolly Avenue Garden is a vibrant community gathering space that fosters a collective experience of beauty, belonging, and friendship with the land and with one another. Our mission is to enrich the Clarkston community by offering growing spaces where refugee gardeners can grow their own food to feed their families and friends; facilitating educational opportunities for K-12 youth through agriculture programming, mentorship, employment, and STEAM curriculum initiatives; and providing gardeners in the pro