When you drive by our warehouse on 3rd Avenue South in Birmingham, you would never suspect that a secret garden is hidden behind. Experienced horticulturist and garden-newbies alike are amazed to see how our garden looks now. Even our staff is wide-eyed to see beds of soil-covered seeds magically transform— seemingly overnight— into a lush green and fruitful paradise. Our gardens not only provide fresh-picked vegetables and fruit, but also create an environment where volunteers, students and guests can experience the work and reward of farming in an urban setting. We like to think that our bees have brought the magic to this wonderland, but actually, a lot of hard work by our volunteers and interns under the direction of Farmer Michael Bowman has resulted in this garden oasis in the center of our city. Contact michael@csmission.org for a tour.
