Welcome to Eat Your Yard Jax!
We are a nonprofit edible and medicinal plant nursery and educational center located in Jacksonville, Florida. Our mission is to inspire and empower our community to grow, nurture, and utilize plants for sustainable living and holistic well-being. We are proud to employ individuals with special needs and welcome volunteers to join us in making a positive impact.
Visit us at: 6500 Utsey Road Jacksonville, Florida 32219
Nursery Hours: Thursday - Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Have questions or need more information? Contact us at: Email: info@eatyouryardjax.org
Stay connected with us by exploring the links below. Let’s help you discover how to eat your yard—literally! From growing your own food to discovering edible plants, the journey starts here. Come grow with us through volunteering or supporting our inclusive mission. We look forward to helping you grow your knowledge and your garden!
Come join us for an engaging and educational experience filled with fun activities and learning opportunities!
Our mission is to educate both children and adults on the importance of growing healthy food by providing engaging demonstrations and valuable resources that empower them to actively participate in urban agriculture.
We believe that by fostering this knowledge, individuals can make informed choices about their food sources and contribute to their communities.
Click below to learn more about the exciting upcoming events and workshops that we have planned for everyone interested in cultivating their own gardens and enhancing their understanding of sustainable practices.
Are you interested in volunteering your time and skills with us?
Would you like to help improve the Eat Your Yard experience for everyone?
Do you want to give your time and help give back to your local community and the AGRICULTURE movement?
Did you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions? We KNEW YOU WOULD, WE WOULD TOO!! WE CAN’T WAIT FOR YOU TO volunteer to work with EAT YOUR YARD JAX!
We welcome volunteers OF ALL AGES! If the volunteers are below the age of 18, they MUST have an adult supervisor (parent, teacher, guardian, or club director). All volunteers must sign a volunteer waiver; those under 18 years of age will need to have it signed off by a parent as well.
* If you are volunteering to complete community service hours for school or work, we ASK that you bring a form that is to be signed by the supervisor at the time you volunteer.
If you know a volunteer group that wants to help us at one of our events, please email us HERE
Want to tour the property with a group or have an educational field trip?
Whatever it is that you have planned for the day, we would truly love to be a part of your experience! We offer engaging tours and exciting field trip destinations for groups of all ages.
There are two primary tour options available, but they are fully customizable to meet your specific interests and needs. Additionally, we have a unique specialty tour add-on named Yard Soup that offers a delightful experience in our edible plant nursery.
Click below to learn more about all the wonderful opportunities we have to offer.
What makes us different from the other plant nurseries?
We meticulously sourced all of our inventory to specifically cater to the unique growing conditions of North East Florida. Almost everything we offer is planted here on our farm, allowing for hands-on demonstration purposes.
We encourage you to visit us and see our diverse selection thriving in their natural state, showcasing the potential of edible plants in your own yard.
Browse and shop for an array of Vines, Herbs, and more.
Additionally, please find the button below for Trees and Bushes, which can enhance your garden's variety and productivity.
Make a diffERENCE IN your community
Your donation to this organization will have a direct impact on the Jacksonville community. Our mission is to educate children and adults on growing healthy food by providing demonstrations and resources to empower them to participate in urban agriculture.
At Eat Your Yard Jax, our vision is to operate an edible plant nursery and educational center that empowers veterans and individuals with special needs through meaningful employment. We are dedicated to donating plants and resources to local schools and helping to create edible schoolyards that provide students with hands-on learning experiences in nutrition, biology, and history.
“ Our society has drifted far from its roots, increasingly entrenched in a ‘fast food, instant gratification’ mindset, losing touch with our connection to the Earth. We aim to facilitate a reconnection with nature, offering plants, gardens, and guidance. For the cost of a single fast food meal, one could invest in a berry bush or fruit tree, yielding seasonal delights for a decade or more! Looking ahead, a primary objective is to instill in the next generation an appreciation for locally sourced, sustainable food. We aspire to achieve this by expanding school gardens, implementing garden education programs, fostering edible school yards, and more.”
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