The Garden Growers: Quad Cities Community Gardening is a nonprofit organization that operates from Davenport, Iowa, a rivertown community that borders the Mississippi River.

The concept of community gardening is to provide an opportunity for people in a neighborhood to garden in a public space. This is a “growing” movement intended to provide people with the means to raise food for their tables, beautify their surroundings and interact with their neighbors.

Community gardens are public places where neighbors, friends and families can come together to grow healthy food and beautiful flowers. They provide space to gather, meet neighbors and make neighborhoods safer.

Land for the existing gardens was provided by the City of Davenport, Davenport Community School District and Ecumenical Housing Development Group, among others.

The Garden Growers also provides materials necessary for gardening such as tools, plants, seeds and mulch, expertise in horticulture including access to ISU Scott County Master Gardeners, assistance with site selection, preparation and water, educational materials and classes, and assistance with community organizing.

The Garden Growers' Founding Organizations

Davenport Parks & Recreation Department
Friendly House
Iowa State University, Scott County Extension
ISU Scott County Master Gardeners
Vander Veer Botanical Park