Connecting People and Gardens

Across the country, gardens rooted in Catholic communities and in homes inspired by them are becoming places of nourishment, beauty, and encounter. Some grow food for neighbors in need. Others create spaces for prayer, reflection, and gathering. Many restore habitat through pollinator-friendly and native plants. Together, they bring people closer to one another and to creation.

Catholic Garden Network is a national initiative that connects, celebrates, and  supports these efforts through a Garden Directory and Community Forum, helping gardens and the people who care for them share ideas, exchange resources, and grow in community.

Get Involved Today

Be part of a community where gardens nourish neighbors and hope grows.

Explore the Garden Directory, join the Community Forum, and subscribe to The Garden Connection for stories, tips, and updates.

Catholic Garden Network Forum

A place to connect with others involved in gardens rooted in faith. Ask questions, share ideas, and learn from what others are doing, whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience. We’re just getting started, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Discover the Catholic Garden Directory

Explore our growing network of Catholic gardens, spaces that nourish communities, care for creation, and foster spiritual connection. From food-producing gardens to pollinator habitats and prayerful spaces, each reflects a unique expression of faith and stewardship.

Explore the directory and be inspired by the beauty and purpose of these spaces.

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Garden Spotlight

Featured Gardens

Best of Vegetable Garden

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New Spiritual Garden
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St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel Garden

Flower Garden
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Labyrinth, Pollinator, Flowers, Vegetables

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St. Paul Catholic Newman Center Community Garden

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School Garden

Vegetable Garden
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The Little Flower Garden

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Clare Gardens

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Community Garden of Love

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Rob & Melani Walton Urban Farm

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Father Le Garden

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Franciscan Ministries’ Community Garden

Vegetable Garden
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St. Francis de Sales Jubilee Garden

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The Lourdes Bounty Garden

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Little Portion Farm

Vegetable Garden
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The Garden at Catholic Charities

Vegetable Garden
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St. Isidore Farm

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Saint Isidore’s Garden at Our Lady Queen of Peace

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Martha’s Community Farm

Vegetable Garden
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha Pantry Garden

Spiritual Garden
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Little Portion Hermitage and Monastery

Vegetable Garden
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Bellarmine Farm

Vegetable Garden
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St. Fiacre Vegetable Garden

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SS Rose and Clement Community Garden dedicated in memory of Don Cerullo

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Passionist Earth & Spirit Center gardens

Catholic Garden Network

Connecting People and Gardens

 

At a time when many people are seeking deeper connection, beauty, belonging, and meaningful ways to live their faith, gardens offer a tangible way to care for creation and serve our neighbors. 

 

We believe in the power of gardens…

  • To cultivate a deeper awareness of our relationship with the natural world and our interconnectedness with all of creation.
  • To sustain our bodies, inspire our minds, and nourish our spirits.
  • To foster friendships, strengthen communities, and bring people together in shared purpose.
  • To provide opportunities to care for one another and our common home.
  • To create sacred spaces for prayer, meditation, and reflection.
  • To serve as living classrooms that teach and inspire future generations.
  • To spark joy and wonder in our lives.
  • To transform ordinary spaces into places of beauty, hospitality, and purpose.