Micro‑Container Garden
Perfect for unhoused individuals with temporary land access.
- 3–5 containers
- Soil made from compost + leaf mold
- Grow greens, herbs, and cherry tomatoes. Startup cost: $0–$20. ROI: Up to 400% in produce value.
Scrap‑Wood Raised Bed
- Pallets + cardboard + compost
- No digging required
- Great for root crops and larger plants Startup cost: Free–$10
Lasagna Garden Bed
- Build soil from layers of organic waste
- Works even on sand or clay. Startup cost: Free
Community Micro‑Plot
If multiple unhoused or low‑income people share land:
- Shared tools
- Shared compost
- Shared water access
- Grow high‑yield crops for everyone
🥕 What to Grow First (High‑Yield Starter List)
- Leaf lettuce – harvest weekly
- Pole beans – huge yield in small space
- Cucumbers – climb vertically
- Cherry tomatoes – long season
- Kale – nearly indestructible
- Basil – grows fast, easy to propagate
