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Community Garden

An eggplant grows in the WSU Community Garden. In the background, the WSU water tower peeks through the vines.

Contact

Caitlin Nolen
Assistant Director of Student Governance & Advocacy
caitlin.nolen@wichita.edu

Hannah Melendez
SGA Director of Food Insecurity & Sustainability
sga.sustainability@wichita.edu

Wichita State Community Garden — A sustainability initiative

To promote improved sustainability on campus and recognize the educational, cultural, economic and environmental benefits of sustainability, WSU is committed to engaging and empowering students, faculty and staff to value, develop, adopt and promote sustainable practices.

WSU defines sustainability as using resources wisely and engaging in actions that are environmentally, socially and financially responsible, and benefit present and future generations.

The Wichita State Community Garden is a project of the Student Government Association, the President's Office and Student Engagement & Belonging.
 
The Community Garden is managed by the Student Government Association and Student Engagement & Belonging. The Garden supports the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker.

 

Locate the community garden on our interactive campus map

Community garden decorative graphic with a green background.

Check out what's currently growing at the Community Garden

Last updated August 31, 2026
Crop Availability Location Instructions
Beans  Not ready to be harvested Bed #6 You can expect the beans to be ready for harvest late September to early October
Chili peppers Not ready to be harvested Bed #8 Gardeners ask that you wait until the Chili Peppers become bright red before harvesting. 
Sweet Potatoes Not ready to be harvested Bed #10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 You can expect the sweet potatoes to be ready for harvest mid to late October. 
Carrots Not ready to be harvested Bed #1 You can expect the carrots to be ready for harvest late August to mid-September.
Beets Not ready to be harvested Bed #2 You can expect the beets to be ready for harvest mid to late October. 
Radishes Not ready to be harvested Bed #4 & RSC Wall  You can expect the beets to be ready for harvest mid to late October. 
Sunflowers Ready for harvest Bed #10 & 11 Cut at the base of the plant to harvest and enjoy!
Lettuce Not ready for harvest Bed #1 & 3 You can expect the lettuce to be ready for harvest late September to mid-October.
Onion Not ready for harvest Bed #4

The onions planted now will establish roots and small green tops before going somewhat dormant or slow-growing during the cold winter months. You can expect them to be ready for harvest next Spring. 
Spinach Not ready for harvest Bed #4 You can expect the spinach to be ready in late September to early October
Mustard Greens Not ready for harvest Bed #5 You can expect the mustard greens to be ready in late September to early October
Italian Large Leaf Basil Not ready for harvest Bed #5 You can expect the basil to be ready in late October
Peppermint Not ready for harvest Bed #5 You can expect the peppermint to be ready in late September

Special thanks

Special thanks to Wichita State Facilities Services Carpenter Shop, Plumbing Shop, the Landscape Services Department and First Gentleman Rick Case. The Wichita State University Placemaking Initiative is supported with a grant award from the Knight Foundation Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation.

About the Wichita Community Foundation

Founded in 1986, the Wichita Community Foundation’s mission is to be the catalyst that creates lasting legacies by partnering with people, families, and organizations to devote resources to causes that matter. The Knight Foundation Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation invests in civic innovators who help cities attract and nurture talent, enhance opportunity and foster civic engagement. For more information, visit wichitacf.org or call 316-264-4880.

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