What is the Foodscapes Garden Project (FGP)?

Maine Foodscapes has been building backyard vegetable gardens for households experiencing limited resources in Southern Maine since 2018 through the Foodscapes Garden Project (FGP).

Since 2018, Maine Foodscapes has installed over 600 raised garden beds across 51 towns and 4 counties in Maine, serving over 500 individuals, and utilizing over 800 hours of volunteer support.

As a nonprofit organization, Maine Foodscapes relies on the generous support of individual donors, in-kind material donations, corporate sponsors, and grant-making foundations to make our work possible.

Foodscapes needs your help to continue building gardens through the Foodscapes Garden Project (FGP) in 2026!

Maine Foodscapes is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to improve community food security and well-being throughout Southern Maine. We empower Mainers to grow their own food by providing free gardening resources and ongoing mentorship. Foodscapes also offers ongoing educational opportunities focusing on gardening, cooking, and wellness skills throughout Southern Maine.

2024 Garden Build Season, Cumberland County (Falmouth)

2024 Garden Build Season, York County (Saco)

2024 FGP Growing Season, Cumberland County (Riverton Park)

2021 Growing Season, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine (South Portland)

Maine Foodscapes believes that:

Resources and knowledge are power
Rich local food systems improve human and environmental health
Intergenerational and intercultural connections and collaboration create strong, just, self-determined communities.

Please consider donating today to support the continued success and growth of the Foodscapes Garden Project (FGP)!

We can't do this without you!

About Us

Our mission is to promote community health and well-being by facilitating intergenerational and intercultural connections in garden-based settings. We value equity and inclusion and envision a world where everyone has a seat at a table and access to healthy food.

FAQ: Where in Maine do we serve?

Maine Foodscapes partners with households, individuals, and businesses throughout Southern Maine. We have built gardens in Cumberland, York, Androscoggin, and Oxford counties. Our garden build season is in the Spring every year, and all of our new gardeners receive seeds and seedlings on their garden installation day.

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Help the Foodscapes Garden Project in 2026 Build Vegetable Gardens for Maine Families!

Help us continue to build vegetable gardens in Southern Maine!