Come Grow with us
Ahwatukee Community Garden, located at 4700 E. Warner Rd. in Phoenix, AZ 85044, welcomes everyone to join our Sunday morning gatherings — 8:00–10:00 a.m. during winter hours and 7:00–9:00 a.m. during summer hours. We’re situated just north of the parking lot and Farmer’s Market, at the northwest corner of the property, behind the Farmer’s Market and northwest of the playground and basketball courts. Parking is available at the garden, at the end of the dirt road just west of the baseball outfield.
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🌿 Welcome to Ahwatukee Community Garden!
We're a thriving, inclusive garden space growing more than just veggies—we’re growing community, education, and sustainability right here in the desert! With over 20 raised beds (including 18 new ones featuring worm-powered ecosystems and solar-powered critter deterrents), ADA accessibility, and weekly volunteer harvests, there’s always something blooming at ACG. Join us for hands-on workshops, Sunday morning volunteer hours (8-10am), and help us turn food scraps into rich compost—over 6,000 lbs saved from landfills so far! 🌱 Want to collaborate, volunteer, or help us create fun educational signs? We’d love to connect! 🌞 Garden with us year-round—because community never goes out of season. 👉 Follow us on Instagram: @ahwcomgarden 🐓 To help us keep pests away and our garden healthy, only drop off scraps when a volunteer is on-site—before 9:45 AM FALL GARDEN HOURS START October 5TH SUNDAYS FROM 8AM-10AM PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR FOOD SCRAPS FOR THE COMPOST PROGRAM BEFORE 9:45AM. Discover the beauty of the Ahwatukee Community Demo Garden, nestled in the heart of our community at the northwest corner of 4700 E. Warner Rd. Located just behind the Farmer's Market and northwest of the playground/basketball court area, our garden is a tranquil oasis where nature enthusiasts, gardeners, and curious minds can come together to learn and grow. |
The Three Sisters at Ahwatukee Community Garden
At Ahwatukee Community Garden, we love showcasing diverse growing techniques from around the world, and this season, we’re excited to feature a Three Sisters planting bed! This ancient method, passed down through generations of Indigenous gardeners, demonstrates the beauty of companion planting—where corn, beans, and squash grow together in harmony, supporting one another just as they have for centuries.
The legend of the Three Sisters is woven into the traditions of many Indigenous nations. One version, told by the Haudenosaunee, describes three sisters—Corn, Bean, and Squash—who were inseparable. Each had her own strengths: Corn stood tall, providing support; Beans wrapped around Corn, adding strength to the soil; and Squash spread across the ground, protecting and nourishing her sisters. Their story teaches us that we thrive best when we work together, just as plants—and people—do in a garden.
Another version, shared by the Cherokee, reminds us of resilience and cooperation, as three women supported each other on the Trail of Tears, teaching their people how to grow food in their new home. These stories remind us that gardening is more than planting seeds—it is about connection, history, and sustaining one another.
Please enjoy watching our Three Sisters bed grow, and let it inspire you as it has inspired generations before us. We love sharing these traditions and exploring how different cultures have nurtured the land. If you’re curious about this method or any of our other garden demonstrations, we’d love to share more!
🌽 Corn stands tall.
🫘 Beans climb high.
🎃 Squash protects the earth.
🌱 Together, they thrive—just like our community.
Come grow with us!
At Ahwatukee Community Garden, we love showcasing diverse growing techniques from around the world, and this season, we’re excited to feature a Three Sisters planting bed! This ancient method, passed down through generations of Indigenous gardeners, demonstrates the beauty of companion planting—where corn, beans, and squash grow together in harmony, supporting one another just as they have for centuries.
The legend of the Three Sisters is woven into the traditions of many Indigenous nations. One version, told by the Haudenosaunee, describes three sisters—Corn, Bean, and Squash—who were inseparable. Each had her own strengths: Corn stood tall, providing support; Beans wrapped around Corn, adding strength to the soil; and Squash spread across the ground, protecting and nourishing her sisters. Their story teaches us that we thrive best when we work together, just as plants—and people—do in a garden.
Another version, shared by the Cherokee, reminds us of resilience and cooperation, as three women supported each other on the Trail of Tears, teaching their people how to grow food in their new home. These stories remind us that gardening is more than planting seeds—it is about connection, history, and sustaining one another.
Please enjoy watching our Three Sisters bed grow, and let it inspire you as it has inspired generations before us. We love sharing these traditions and exploring how different cultures have nurtured the land. If you’re curious about this method or any of our other garden demonstrations, we’d love to share more!
🌽 Corn stands tall.
🫘 Beans climb high.
🎃 Squash protects the earth.
🌱 Together, they thrive—just like our community.
Come grow with us!
