Mrs. K Mitchell | Asto-Fain Garden

Mrs. K Mitchell

Astro-Fain Garden

Adamsville, Fulton County

For Mrs. K, Agricultural Director at Astro-Fain Garden, growing food has always been about helping her community make healthier choices. “If you have a small plot and a couple of buckets, whatever you can find to grow in, you can create your own grocery store in your backyard.”

But at Astro-Fain, one essential resource was missing: water. Without access to city water, it was difficult to keep the garden growing. Mrs. K was determined to find a solution. With a Community Garden Grant from Food Well, she transformed existing pergolas into rainwater catchment systems that provided a more reliable way to water plants.

Food Well has also provided compost, planted an orchard, and hosted gardening workshops. Additionally, we helped fund the seed library at Adamsville Collier Library, where Mrs. K supplies seeds from Astro-Fain to help other community members grow their own food.

“The resources provided to community gardens are phenomenal! It’s been a pleasure to have Food Well support our initiatives.”

Today, Astro-Fain grows everything from peppers and Swiss chard to figs and hibiscus, focusing on drought-resistant varieties. Volunteers take what they want, and the rest is shared with neighbors, including the senior activity center across the street.

Your Giving Tuesday donation helps community gardens access the resources they need to grow more food, strengthen their neighborhoods, and make healthy food more accessible.

As Mrs. K puts it, “When communities join together to build gardens and encourage each other to make healthier eating choices, you’re helping save lives.”