Washington-grown community

Rooted in local soil.

We organize hands-on horticulture and community flower planting to combat social isolation across Washington. We plant together because digging in the dirt is the fastest way to learn your neighbor's name.

Warm documentary photography of diverse neighbors laughing while digging in a lush community garden under soft overcast Seattle skies, 35mm.
Warm documentary photography of diverse neighbors laughing while digging in a lush community garden under soft overcast Seattle skies, 35mm.
Our timeline

From one corner lot.

In 2021, we gathered with a trunk full of lavender starts and a shared desire for connection. We cleared weeds from a neglected Seattle lot, realizing that keeping our hands in the soil cultivates deep neighborly bonds.

Today, those initial corner-lot transformations have blossomed into collaborative planting days across the state. We continue to prove that local resilience and real community spirit are nurtured directly from the ground up.

Close-up portrait of a smiling female lead horticulturist with dirt under her fingernails, holding a small terracotta pot under soft natural light.
Close-up portrait of a smiling female lead horticulturist with dirt under her fingernails, holding a small terracotta pot under soft natural light.
Candid portrait of a male community organizer wearing canvas work gloves and smiling on a sunny Seattle street corner.
Candid portrait of a male community organizer wearing canvas work gloves and smiling on a sunny Seattle street corner.
Candid portrait of a friendly volunteer coordinator laughing while holding a wooden flat of wildflower seedlings.
Candid portrait of a friendly volunteer coordinator laughing while holding a wooden flat of wildflower seedlings.
The organizers

Guiding our growth.

Clara Vance

Marcus Thorne

Sasha Lin

Our lead horticulturist ensures every Washington-grown start thrives, guiding soil health workshops and neighborhood planting days with grassroots warmth and deep practical expertise.

A dedicated community organizer coordinating corner-lot transformations across Seattle, bringing diverse neighbors together to cultivate lasting local connections and shared civic pride.

Managing our volunteer networks and coordinating outreach efforts to ensure every curious neighbor, regardless of experience, finds a welcoming space to dig in and connect.

Ready to dig in?

Join us at our next neighborhood planting day. Grab some gloves, meet your neighbors, and help us plant the seeds of connection that help Washington bloom together.