ABOUT

At Three Sisters Gardens, we are using urban agriculture to engage community members to get involved in creating a food system that is good for us and the environment.

Mission & History

Three Sisters Gardens (TSG) is a non-profit organization in West Sacramento, California, that brings together community members to cultivate food and life. It was founded in 2018 by Alfred Melbourne.

Our primary goal is to give back to the community by inspiring and empowering youth through gardening, with a focus on teaching them how to grow, harvest, and distribute organic vegetables in their local area.

At Three Sisters Gardens, we believe the key to a thriving community is to work together as one, with all components - youth, adults, and elders - collaborating in harmony. We draw inspiration from the Three Sisters' legend of companionship planting, which exemplifies the importance of mutual support and coexistence in nature.

Our mission is grounded in traditional Native American values that prioritize respect for Mother Earth and all living things. We use urban agriculture as a tool to engage community members and create a food system that is sustainable, nourishing, and good for the environment.

Community members can learn practical skills, build relationships, and deepen their connection to the land by participating in our programs. We believe that gardening has the power to transform individuals and communities, and we are committed to making this transformative experience accessible to all.

Our Farms

  • 4th & C

    317 4th St, West Sacramento, CA 95605

    4th & C is Three Sisters Gardens’ first farm plot (OG Guerilla Garden) founded in 2018.

  • 5th & C

    317 5th St, West Sacramento, CA 95605

    With its creative landscape design, Vermicompost (worm) bin, 3-bin hot compost station, walk-in cooler, and CA Native Plants corner, many of our farm tours and skills shares are hosted at 5th & C Farm.

  • Cummins Way

    700 Cummins Way, West Sacramento, CA 95605

    Located across Elkhorn Elementary & by Las Casitas apartments. We’ve held many free farm stands at Cummins Way Farm and now directly distribute free, organic vegetables weekly to 40+ households at Las Casitas and the surrounding area.

  • River City

    485 Regatta Lane, West Sacramento, CA 95605

    River City Farm holds our veggie starts in the hoop house built by our team. It is also the site for Yoga on the Farm and for our annual All Nations Indigefest.

  • Tree Nursery

    1920 34th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95822

    Sacramento City Tree Nursery Coming Summer 2024! This location will host a Tree Nursery run by Planting Justice and a 1-acre Three Sisters Gardens urban farm.

Our partners