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...
Updated on December 21st, 2020. With the year winding down, it gives everyone a chance to relax and reflect back. While this year has not looked like most (or maybe, any) we still manage to find the good that happened. For us here at the Wardensville Garden Market...
I’ll never forget the afternoon in 2016 when I drove by the historic farmhouse that is now our award-winning Wardensville Garden Market and Bakery. Walls were coming down, the roof was partially off, and there was a giant hole in the floor. It was tough to visualize...
Many of you have asked how we are doing considering the enormous amounts of change we–and you–have been enduring. To sum it up for us, we have been adapting and thriving! It has been over four months since we reopened and we have had to adapt every aspect...
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.