Learn some, grow some, give some.

The Veterans Garden of Augusta is a grassroots, community-driven initiative based in Staunton, Virginia, serving veterans throughout Augusta County. The project was born from conversations with local veterans who shared a common challenge that many lack the space, resources, or support to garden or learn related skills, even though time outdoors and growing food can be deeply therapeutic.

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Our mission is to create a dedicated garden and gathering space where veterans can grow their own food, build community, and reconnect through hands-on learning. The garden will include individual plots, raised beds for those with mobility challenges, and a communal growing area that encourage collaboration and fellowship. In addition to gardening, veterans will have opportunities to learn new skills such as mushroom cultivation, healthy cooking and beekeeping.​ Surplus produce from the garden will be donated to elderly veterans, local food banks, and families in need, extending the project’s impact beyond the garden itself.

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This effort is currently volunteer-led and in the early stages of development. We have secured land and are now seeking partners, materials, and community support to build infrastructure, improve the soil, and establish a sustainable foundation for long-term growth.

 

The Veterans Garden of Augusta won’t just grow vegetables, we will learn some, grow some, give some.