The Garden Queen – Haylene Green

Haylene Green, ‘The Garden Queen’ gained her fame around local Atlanta farmers’ markets growing fruits & vegetables native to the Caribbean in Atlanta’s soil. Her goal is to teach people how to identify, grow, and prepare healthy food.

Gardening in organic soil & utilizing holistic techniques to yield larger-than-life produce, Haylene Green wants to equip families and growers with knowledge concerning food security and safety, and sustaining the environment for years to come.

Are you interested in learning how to create and sustain your own garden? How about learning the countless benefits of eating healthy, homegrown foods? Want to experience the amazing sensation of garden therapy? If this sounds like the place for you, then welcome home!

Maintaining a garden requires much attention, so there’s always something to get your hands on. Here are some of the tasks volunteers may help with:

• Planting seeds & seedlings
• Building boxes
• Making compost
• Weeding
• General clean up
• Recycling
• Food preparation
• Painting
• Helping with Market

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Long pants are recommended, and make sure to wear close-toed shoes!