In 2007, the City of Dallas embarked upon an initiative to make Dallas a “greener” city-based upon EPA guidelines.  The city’s staff members of the Office of Environmental Quality determined that a network of community gardens would be a beneficial addition based upon the success in other cities.  A city staffer called upon existing community gardeners to help energize the effort.  These gardeners found a location on city-owned property, made presentations to area residents and worked with local businesses to donate cash and materials. 

In April 2008, the LHCG opened on 2.27 acres.  The project received a generous grant from MiracleGro to provide funding for the first thirty-five garden plots.  In April 2009, a second grant was provided by MiracleGro for an additional fifty-four plots, Donation Garden and Butterfly Garden. 

The goal of the City of Dallas was that LHCG would serve as a model for other community gardens throughout the city.  Over the years, the LHCG has been a stop on numerous “green” tours sponsored by the city, TexasAgriLife, and other environmentally focused groups.  The LHCG is totally organic.  All garden plots have been continually leased since the opening.   

Since 2008, many community gardens have come and gone, while LHCG has remained successful.  LHCG is passionate about contributing to the community by donating produce, providing garden education, and offering a natural oasis. 

Plots in this garden are assigned on a “first come/first served” basis.  LHCG has enjoyed and benefitted from the cultural diversity of the garden family. 

In 2009, a nine-member Board of Directors was formed to govern the garden.  The board members are all successful existing gardeners with diverse backgrounds that work together for the benefit of all the gardeners.