A Do Moore Good Initiative
Sansom St.
Garden
Transforming a trash-strewn lot into a healing garden — honoring long-time residents and welcoming new neighbors on the 4600–4700 block of Sansom Street.
Get Involved →About the Garden
A multi-year effort rooted in community
The Sansom Street Garden is a pro bono initiative turning a neglected lot into a thriving green space. The garden officially started its first season in 2023 and is now flourishing in its second year — a living symbol of what neighbors can build together. As a Black-led organization, Do Moore Good is dedicated to preserving land and fostering community harmony in a rapidly changing West Philadelphia.
Legacy and new residents, united
The garden began through the combined efforts of long-time and new residents who galvanized their block, working closely with community organizations to clean, stabilize, and prepare the lot for growing.
What the garden does for the block
Reduces blight and crime
Green spaces are proven to reduce neighborhood blight and create safer, more inviting environments for everyone on the block.
Grows food and skills
Residents learn sustainable farming practices and how to grow their own food — building self-sufficiency one season at a time.
Builds community
The garden is a gathering place — bringing together diverse residents, fostering unity, and preserving the character of the neighborhood.
The Vision
Garden layout and design
Get Involved
It all begins with planting a seed
With the proper care and attention, we can grow and prosper together. Sign up to volunteer, contribute to the garden, or simply come by and say hello. Every hand helps.
Sign Up to Volunteer →Community partners
Walnut Hill Community Association (WHCA) — neighborhood anchor helping coordinate community-wide participation and outreach.
Philadelphia Horticultural Society (PHS) — provided technical support to clean, stabilize, and prepare the lot for its first growing season.