🪴 A Garden That Gives Back
Tucked into a west Fort Worth neighborhood, Ridglea Giving Garden is exactly what it sounds like— a space where neighbors grow fresh produce not just for themselves but for others.
🌿 Roots & Mission
Located on a quarter-acre lot, the garden is hosted by Ridglea Christian Church as a community service and launched in January 2024. Its mission is ‘to cultivate a community gardening space to produce healthy food for our neighbors in need, regenerate Earth’s resources, and provide gardening education."
When you visit with Delve, you’ll find more than rows of vegetables: a living classroom where children turn soil and ideas at the same time, families taste new foods straight from the vine, and every visitor leaves with fresh curiosity.
✨ A 10/10 Field Trip Day
“This was such an incredible hands-on experience! We loved every moment—from the composting lesson to enjoying the fruit of our labor. It took a minute for my little one to warm up, but by the end she was all in. Highly recommend for everyone.”
— Dazie Diaz, homeschooling parent
That kind of transformation—cautious to confident—happens here every week. Whether you join a garden demo or book a full field trip, Ridglea connects people to growing spaces with intention and care.
👨🏫 Meet Your Guide: Joey Hughes
Every program is led by educator and community grower Joey Hughes, whose blend of science, storytelling, and sustainability turns gardening into an accessible art. He’s known for patience, clarity, and the kind of energy that pulls learners right into the soil.
“Joey was so engaging! He explained things in a way the kids really understood — and even I learned a few things about watering I didn’t know before.”
— Visitor review
🌻 Experiences That Grow With You
All programs with Delve stem from this living mission-garden: educating children, supporting healthy food access, and growing community roots.
From pollinators to compost to garden-to-table tastings, Ridglea offers a range of seasonal programs for families, schools, and community groups. Browse the full TEKS-aligned catalog and current options:
❤️ Why It Matters
Ridglea Giving Garden doesn’t just grow food — it grows confidence and community. Each week volunteers plant, harvest, compost and use organic, regenerative practices to nourish both soil and neighbors. The garden donates harvests weekly to WestAid Food Pantry and LVT Rise Community Center in the Las Vegas Trail neighborhood—a model of food access in action.
In a city where food insecurity still touches many families, teaching kids how to grow, cook, and care is a powerful form of resilience. And as Joey reminds every visitor: it all starts with healthy soil.
🔗 Plan Your Visit
Families interested in how first-time visitors gain confidence can also read → From Curious to Confident: What Families Learn at Ridglea Giving Garden. Educators can jump straight to the full program guide → What Students Learn at Ridglea Giving Garden.
