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GREEN CITY GROWERS are passionate and experienced organic farmers who specialize in year-round raised bed urban farms for yards, rooftops, decks and unused lots. We maintain production-level urban farms for hotels, grocers and restaurants around Greater Boston, Like the rooftop farm at Whole Foods in Lynnfield. We pioneer farming education programs for businesses, municipalities, home-owners and s

chools throughout Greater Boston. We design every farm and garden to spec, build from sustainable materials and install each each organic urban farm, corporate or residential, large or small, with precision and care. We envision a world where rooftops and vacant lots become common and productive places to grow food - an urban agricultural revolution for a healthier nation. People from all walks of life, living in urban areas, will have access to a network of sustainable urban farms, fueling personal and environmental health, and local food sustainability.

06/14/2024

We’re hiring for an Urban Farmer Educator! Visit our website www.greencitygrowers.com to apply or use the link in our bio. Share this post with anyone you think would be a great fit! 👩‍🌾🧑‍🌾

06/13/2024

We are proud to collaborate with and to help expose Bostonians to one of the futures of food production 🥬 Visit the Museum of Science to see this hydroponic system in person!

06/06/2024

Kohlrabi makes for a great headpiece! Farmer Daniel is loving the students’ creativity 🥬🌿

06/05/2024

Year 2 of partnering with Seaport to bring Bostonians The Superette Herb Garden! Snip mint, lavender, cilantro, or basil every Thursday now through September 26th under the guidance of one of our urban farmers 🌿

05/30/2024

Come out and visit Farmer Max on Saturdays ! You’ll get to see strawberries growing in during the next few weeks 🍓

05/17/2024

Welcome to the first post of our Farmer Fridays series, where you can get to know our wonderful team a little better! First up is Farmer Mattie 🌻🌱

05/01/2024

School highlights from this week! Students learning about soil , pre-k students at Young Achievers Science & Math Pilot School getting their hands in the dirt and loving worms, and some vegetable creativity at Chittick Elementary School with dill-spinach tacos! 🌱

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day!! 🌎🌱Did you know that the purpose of Green City Growers is to provide inspiring shared experiences to connect and educate people to grow food sustainably? Click through this post to read how and why we do it.

04/18/2024

Cold frame appreciation post! We use cold frames for season extension so we can grow vegetables beyond the normal growing season. We grew baby kale, spinach, kohlrabi, carrots, radishes, and more! 🥕🥬

03/19/2024

Happy Spring! We’re ready to grow some food. 🌱🥬🥕🍅

03/08/2024

Gunel, our Hydroponics Specialist, holding the ‘fruits’ (or vegetables) of her labor! 🥬

03/06/2024

We are so pleased to be partnered with Goddard House Assisted Living. Please enjoy this beautiful video which speaks to the healing power of connecting with soil💚

03/01/2024

We’re excited to share our latest partnership with as part of their sustainability initiatives! We’ve set up 10 organic, sustainable container gardens at Teradyne’s North Reading campus. Starting April 1st, the Teradyne team can participate in weekly farmer’s visits, led by our experienced urban farmers. 🌿 Our mission? To foster agricultural literacy and joy through shared experiences in the garden.
The “Tera” Garden is about about wellness, community, and sustainability. 🌎
To read more about our partnership, click the link in our bio!

02/22/2024

🌿Sara Rostampour, our Director of Horticulture, has been instrumental in expertly training our team of urban farmers at Green City Growers, making her the perfect person to share her knowledge on the topic of “Building Capacity for Organization Success Through Staff Training” at the 8th Massachusetts Urban Farming Forum, hosted by the Urban Farming Institute of Boston (UFI) and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, on Friday, March 8th, 2024. The event will take place at University of Massachusetts Lowell. You can secure your spot by registering through the link in our bio.

We hope to see you there!👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

02/02/2024

🍅Swipe through this post to learn four facts about urban farming that may surprise you!

01/05/2024

Click the link in our bio to apply! 👩‍🌾🧑‍🌾

11/22/2023

Since the beginning, Anna has consistently brought fresh program ideas to the garden to ensure that participants feel engaged and inspired. 🌱📚

Anna shares with us some insights on being an urban farmer educator at Green City Growers!

10/18/2023

Green City Growers is expanding our partnership with Boston Public Schools thanks to GrowBoston funding! We're installing, maintaining, and leading education programs in new gardens at 10 Boston Public Schools. This opportunity brings our total to 44 BPS school garden programs, plus 6 hydroponics programs this year, aligning with Mayor Wu's vision for a sustainable Boston. We're proud be in alignment with the mission to provide a nurturing space for students to explore nutrition, environmental stewardship, and the joy of growing food.

10/04/2023

We love seeing the smiles of students harvesting potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants and more!

The garden program is well underway , an educational leader focused on nurturing the whole child. Since the beginning of July, our farmer educators have been connecting the students at Bridge Boston with nature - promoting stress reduction, social interaction, and a sense of belonging 💚🌱

09/07/2023

🌱 An employee at Mainspring Campus just got their hands on some fresh 'Goldmine' yellow zucchini squash straight from our gardens, thanks to our partnership with Hobbs Brook. This special moment isn't just about boosting office well-being; it's about creating a deeper connection between all of us and the sources of our food. It's a small but meaningful step towards bridging the gap between us and the complexities of globalized food systems. 🌎

08/30/2023

Read our latest blog post about why urban farms are a dynamic approach to biophilic design 🏢🌱

Located at Urban Park (UP) Rooftop Garden in Cambridge, MA, these Green City Growers’ Vegetable garden beds add a bit of nature in an urban space, bringing in the benefits of biophilic design.🌿💚

08/11/2023

It’s Green City Growers’ 15th anniversary this week! 🎉Since August 2022, we've:

🌱 created more than 18,000 experiences with food, a remarkable 130% increase from the previous year
🌱 yielded 20,000 pounds of produce this year, despite the rainy season

These statistics represent lives touched, minds inspired, and a growing connection between people and food. Grateful for our community and excited for the growth ahead! 🌍🌿

08/04/2023

Anna, one of our farmer educators, bringing bouquets of flowers to our senior participants at Highland Glen for a therapeutic botanical still-life painting session! 🌻🎨

At Green City Growers, the concept of biophilia - the instinctive human affinity for nature - is at the heart of our approach to programming. We love this activity for our seniors because it encourages mindfulness and reveals nature’s healing presence. 🌸🌷🌿

07/21/2023

🥕 From the Garden to the Stage: Carrots Stepping into the Ballet limelight! Who knew our organic carrots had such rhythm?

🥕 Millions of tons of edible vegetables are wasted annually due to their irregular shapes. These "ugly" veggies, however, are just as nutritious and flavorful. Embracing them offers an approach to combating food waste, supporting sustainability, and culinary ingenuity. Let's take the opportunity to make a significant impact by incorporating these unconventional vegetables into our meals. 🌱
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07/19/2023

Witness student's creativity bloom as they dye bandanas with beautiful flowers. 🌸🎨

This is one example of how Green City Growers in-house education team and farmers work hand-in-hand, crafting enriching experiences that work to deepen the connection between students and the natural world! 🌾📚

07/14/2023

From installation to maintenance, we are thrilled to be the farmers at Fenway Farms 💚

More than 5,900 pounds of fresh produce – everything from kale to broccoli to hot peppers – are harvested each growing season at Fenway Farms, installed in 2015 as a 5,000 square foot rooftop garden on the third base side of Fenway Park.

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07/11/2023

Discover how the city of Boston is propelling Urban Agriculture in our most recent blog post!

We discuss:

🌱 How zoning regulations and initiatives like the Urban Agriculture Rezoning Initiative are propelling the growth of urban farming in the city.
🌱 How urban agriculture not only increases access to fresh, affordable produce but also creates economic opportunities for residents and contributes to a greener, healthier future.
🌱 How Green City Growers is at the forefront of this movement, transforming underutilized spaces into productive agricultural landscapes and providing locally grown produce to the community.

Read more: https://zurl.co/gbwf

Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below. Let's grow a greener Boston together! 💚

Our latest updates & events on how to grow food using their own backyards or rooftops

06/15/2023

It’s strawberry season! The sweet flavor of local, sun-ripened strawberries is simply delicious 🍓

05/19/2023

Look who slithered onto the Boston Children’s Museum green roof… Ollie the snake! Our organic vegetables didn’t seem to entice him, but he enjoyed exploring around. Come check out the exhibit for yourself on Saturdays 🌱

05/12/2023

We were honored to celebrate Green City Growers' President, Christopher Grallert, last night at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's 120th Honorary Medals. Medals are awarded to individuals and organizations for their contributions to excellence in horticulture for the public good. Join us in congratulating Chris for being recognized for his impactful leadership!

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Mya, our Horticulture Manager, guides us through @forkfarms units! 🌿 We not only maintain but also offer engaging STEM-aligned educational programs with these units. Already in 7 schools, with 2 more on the way, these units bring year-round learning and fresh, sustainable food to students.🌱📚 . . . #UrbanFarming #HydroponicsEducation #sustainability #urbanfarmer #hydroponics

Happy New Year! 🎉 Thank you to our community for contributing to the urban farming movement. We are proud of the growth we saw in 2023, and are excited for what’s to come in 2024! 🌍🌿 . . . #GreenCityGrowers #SustainableGrowth #UrbanFarming #Sustainability #bcorp

“Our garden [programming] supports rich hands-on, experiential learning and ... a and passion for the natural world.” - Caitie Dwyer-Huppert, Our Director of Programs and Education Specialist. Watch this reel to find out more! 💚🌱

Join us on a tour of Green City Grower’s in-office Babylon Micro-farm hydroponics system, led by our esteemed horticulture manager, Mya. See firsthand our dedication to mastering the Babylon Micro-farm, ensuring optimal performance for clients like Nuveen. 🏙️🍅 We encourage hydroponics at Green City Growers because it presents a sustainable, year-round solution with reduced emissions. Together, we’re cultivating a more eco-conscious future. 🌿🌱 . . . #HydroponicInnovation #SustainableFarming #sustainability #growyourownvegetables #plantsgarden #urbanfarming #hydroponics @nuveeninv @babylonmicrofarms

Join Sara, our Director of Horticulture, as she talks about the flowers in our R&D garden🌸 . . . #horticulture #Greencitygrowers #urbanfarming #bostonplantcommunity #pollinatorgarden

In case you missed our recent IG story, here’s some background. One of our large planters at the office was starting to die, so we took action. Here’s how you can too! Things to know: 1. This trick can revive any plant 2. All you need is water, an extra vase or container, a sharp tool, and some patience 3. Once you have replanted the stem, it can take a couple weeks for the new roots to grow, but once they do, you have a new plant that just needs some soil and a pot! 😀🌱🪴 . . . . #greencitygrowers #greenery #sustainability #urbanfarming #transformational #localfood #farmtotable #boston #bcorp #spring #veggies

Here's a little behind the scenes from last Friday when Rodrigo, Sam, and Andrew were hard at work turning an underutilized section of Fancypants Baking Co. ‘s parking lot into an employee produce garden! Their compelling story, an uncompromising dedication to sustainable practices, and a commitment to making cookies for every lifestyle, is why were excited to partner with them. Checkout our Instagram page to see what kinds of plants may be planted in their garden as well as a picture of a their cookies so you can keep an eye out for them in the store! . . . . . #greencitygrowers #greenery #sustainability #urbanfarming #transformational #localfood #farmtotable #boston #bcorp #spring #veggies #produce #somerville #jointhemovement

Green City Growers President Chris Grallert sat down with Irene Lodigiani from Lampoon Magazine to discuss the unsustainable nature of todays food systems and how urban farming can be part of the solution. Covered in the story as well is the very intriguing work of The Circle - Food & Energy solutions in Rome, and Growing Underground in London! Visit the link below to read the story :) . . http://ow.ly/6aD550EqTWE . . . #greencitygrowers #greenery #sustainability #urbanfarming #transformational #lacewing #pestcontrol #localfood #farmtotable #boston #bcorp #spring #veggies

Did you know that once hatched, one green lacewing can eat up to 200 aphids a week? As farmer Z explains, they are one of the best forms of insect control for your garden, but it is best to release them around this time, early in the season. . . . . . #greencitygrowers #greenery #sustainability #urbanfarming #transformational #lacewing #pestcontrol #localfood #farmtotable #boston #bcorp #spring #veggies

Yesterday morning, our team was welcomed by @Fenway Parkaypark as we embark on this new growing season at #fenwayfarms where the freshest stadium food in the country, courtesy of Aramark, is enjoyed by #redsoxnation. Here is a glance into the process from beginning to "end," we can't wait until the garden is in full bloom! . . . . . #greencitygrowers #greenery #sustainability #urbanfarming #transformational #aramark #localfood #farmtotable #thirdbase #boston #redsox #bcorp #spring #veggies

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Design - Install - Maintain - Engage

Green City Growers (GCG) is a mission-driven company transforming underutilized spaces into biodiverse food production landscapes, providing our clients with immediate access to hyper-local food while inspiring self-sufficiency through engagement.

#Fenwayfarms - we’re the Red Sox’s other Farm Team! Our 5,000 sqft rooftop farm at Fenway Park provides fresh organic produce to the on-site restaurants.

We use OMRI certified organic inputs for all of our farms and gardens.