Part of a network of community gardens developed by NOLA Green Roots, Wise Words Community Garden is located on two neighboring lots across from The Preserve development built by the Domain Companies.

The new garden combines two elements that help make New Orleans exclusively New Orleans – food and art. Wise Words Community Garden is the first community garden in the city to dedicate space to local artists looking to showcase their work. The garden also highlights a “Chefs List” of local restaurants who will use herbs and vegetables grown directly from garden to show folks how to cook. The featured list of chefs includes recipes from those chefs.

In addition, the garden feature raised beds, a compost area, a chicken coop, teaching and potting areas, and communal spaces for schedule market days. The project promotes community interaction and local food systems, creating an opportunity for local growth and development. Vegetation grown in the garden include, lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, corn, okra, broccoli, eggplant, spinach, celery, potatoes and a variety of herbs.