Skyler joined the Junior Crew program at the start of his senior year to prepare financially for college. He quickly impacted the programs he worked for, such as the Lab Garden, Community Cares, and the Farm 5k. A couple of Skyler’s managers also had nothing but...
Natalie joined the Junior Crew when she was a Junior at East Hardy High School. At that time, she wasn’t sure what she wanted, but she concluded through her rotations that she wasn’t a farmer and didn’t enjoy retail. She did not have any prior...
Five years ago, the Wardensville Garden Market consisted only of 10 high school Junior Crew Members, two leaders, and a small garden with a greenhouse. Since then, we have grown into three successful social enterprises and a staff of over 80. But, what has come of...
Johna started working with us when she was a Junior at Moorefield High. She had a passion for baking but that wasn’t her career plan, just yet. In fact, when she first started with us she was interested in pursuing Forensic Science. After working in our bakery under...
Across the street from the Wardensville Garden Market farm property, you have likely noticed a beautiful spring-fed pond and our local neighborhood ducks. That property is part of our overall organization and houses our support staff offices, facilities shop, and...
One of the most surprising things about researching a small town like Wardensville is that there is much more than meets the eye. There will always be more photos, objects, and memories that we can never track down ourselves ; which is why we need your help. This blog...
About Us
Wardensville Garden Market is a nonprofit social enterprise on a mission to create opportunities for Appalachian youth, so they grow to reach their greatest potential.