Press Street Gardens is an urban farm at 800 Homer Plessy Way, connected to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA). Students grow herbs, fruit and vegetables for NOCCA’s culinary arts program, the nearby Press Street Station and The Boxcar food truck; some produce is also sold to the public and local businesses. The garden also runs workshops on gardening, nutrition and sustainability. Seasonal flowers and crops give the space changing color, and it can host weddings and other events. Check access before making a special trip, as public hours are limited.
A garden connected to arts education
Press Street Gardens is part of a project of The NOCCA Institute, which supports arts training at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Students learn to plant, care for and harvest crops here. Herbs, fruit and vegetables go to NOCCA’s culinary arts students, the nearby Press Street Station and The Boxcar food truck. Produce is also sold to the public and to local businesses, with proceeds supporting the program.
Workshops and events
The garden runs educational workshops on gardening, nutrition and sustainability. Its flowers and crops change with the seasons, so the planting gives the space a different look over the year. Press Street Gardens can also host weddings and other events. The garden hosts one event per week; contact it ahead of time to discuss an event. Public access is limited, so check before setting out.
FAQ
Where is Press Street Gardens?
It is at 800 Homer Plessy Way, New Orleans, LA 70117.
What is grown at Press Street Gardens?
The garden grows herbs, fruit and vegetables. NOCCA’s culinary arts students and nearby food businesses use the produce, and some is sold to the public and local businesses.
Can you hold a wedding at Press Street Gardens?
The garden hosts weddings and other events. Contact it ahead of time to ask about arrangements.
Are there workshops at Press Street Gardens?
Yes. The garden runs workshops on gardening, nutrition and sustainability.
