Worland — The Worland Community Garden (WCG) is proud to announce the launch of  Generous Roots Garden Co. — an initiative designed to increase community access to regionally appropriate seeds while educating gardeners on seed selection, propagation and nutrition. 

This effort aims to strengthen food security and improve gardening success across northern Wyoming.

Project Overview

Since its establishment in 2015, WCG has demonstrated sustainable gardening practices, provided education and generally produced and donated between 2,500–3,800 lbs. of fresh produce annually to the local community. Now, the organization is expanding its impact by addressing a critical challenge: the lack of knowledge about selecting regionally adapted seeds and plant varieties.

Generous Roots Garden Co. will provide high-quality, carefully crafted blends of popular vegetable seeds and educational resources to local gardeners. This initiative seeks to enhance specialty crop production, leading to more successful harvests and greater food access for underserved populations. The project is supported through a grant from the Feeding Laramie Valley Specialty Crops Local Foods Production and Education Small Grant Program in connection with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Program. 

Key Objectives

Seed Accessibility: The initiative will curate and market regionally-specific seeds, including lettuce, cabbage, melons, peas, cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and squash.

Education & Outreach: Fact sheets and digital resources will be provided on seed selection, propagation and nutrition as well as in person education and community outreach.

Community Engagement: Generous Roots Garden Co. will attend three to six community events across Washakie, Park, Hot Springs, Big Horn and Fremont Counties to promote specialty crops and gardening success. WCG recently collaborated with the Washakie County Conservation District to host a table at the Grow Washakie Small Acreage Event. 

Sustainable Growth: Proceeds from seed sales will be used to expand Generous Roots Garden Co. as a branch of WCG, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the garden and its outreach efforts.

Why This Initiative Matters

Local Adaptation: Many gardeners struggle with seed selection due to a lack of knowledge on varieties suited for northern Wyoming’s unique growing conditions.

Food Security: With food prices rising by 30%-40% in the last five years, empowering growers to produce more food is critical.

Community Benefit: Increased gardening success means more surplus produce, contributing to food assistance programs such as the Wyoming Hunger Initiative’s Grow a Little Extra.

Project Partners

This initiative is made possible through partnerships with key organizations, including:

Washakie County Conservation District

UW Extension/Centsible Nutrition

The FULL Campaign

Dirt Works Compost

Dr. Caitlin Consulting

Rocky Mountain Framing in Worland (distributor)

The Fremont Local Store in Riverton (distributor)

How to Get Involved

Community members can support Generous Roots Garden Co. by purchasing seeds, attending educational events, or volunteering with the Worland Community Garden. For more information, visit www.generousroots.com or follow us on Facebook for updates.

About Worland Community Garden

The Worland Community Garden has been serving the community since 2015, providing fresh produce and gardening education to local residents. By fostering a culture of sustainable food production, WCG continues to contribute to regional food security and education around food production.