About the Gardens
Mary Margaret’s Garden was designed by Fayette Academy students and biology instructors in 2005 and named in memory of Senior Mary Margaret Pilcher. Students designed the five separate garden areas: Wings of Wonder Garden that attracts beneficial insects to support the other gardens; Mystic Sands Garden, a garden with plants indigenous to Japan with Mary Margaret’s mother’s favorite Marachino Cherry tree beautifully centered and with a magnificent sandstone rock, native to Fayette County; Serenity Falls is the small pond and stream that serves as home to frogs, tadpoles, and fish, and the gazebo donated by the Pilcher family; the Flames of Wonder garden which transformed into a fire pit and nighttime sky viewing platform; and the Action Garden, which is now Bee’s Bounty Garden with 19 raised beds and compost stations that grow fresh vegetables, herbs, and numerous plants and supply fresh, clean food to more than 30 families in Fayette County.
Bee's Bounty Garden
Bee’s Bounty is a community garden that provides jobs for students in the summer and a place for families, the elderly, and Fayette Cares’ families to receive fresh, clean food
No Pesticides
We only use natural pest deterrents and take steps to encourage natural deterrents like ladybugs, chickens, and companion planting to deter plant pests.
Fresh Flowers
Pollinators love our flowers and so will you! As our garden blooms you can expect a beautiful assortment of fresh flowers to brighten up your day!
Committed to Ecology
Every seed, material, and process is carefully reviewed to meet ecological, sustainability and environmental standards.
Fresh Eggs
Each week enjoy fresh eggs with your produce. Available on request at no additional charge. Courtesy of our free range chickens. (Supply varies based on the mood of our hens!)
