Learn & Grow Together

Mel ‘n Nem Farms is a sustainable learning farm born from the bonds of family. We’re committed to ending food insecurity in our communities through education, engagement, and design. Our motto is Learn and Grow Together

Our Values

Investing in the future

A community’s greatest strength is our commitment to meeting future challenges. Our youth-based programming helps young learners meet the challenges of tomorrow by providing a foundational knowledge in creating food-secure communities. Our curriculum adapts beyond the farm to classrooms, club meetings, and other group settings. 

In-School Workshops

We offer a series of hands-on, interactive workshops designed for different grade levels (Pre-K through 12th). They aim to provide students with the tools to understand and contribute to sustainable agriculture, environmental justice, and cultural preservation, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning.

Workshops at the Farm

Our Back-to-Roots gardening classes span a wide range of knowledge for all ages and experience levels. We offer hands-on classes for beginning gardeners and specialty courses for soil building, composting, and problem-solving. Our lessons provide a common-sense approach to gardening that’s easy to follow. Get started on your gardening journey today!

Consultations

Are you ready to start your growing journey but don’t know how or where to begin? Let us help with an on-site consultation. We’ll show you the best place to grow your crops and give you a report on soil conditions and best practices. For established gardens, we can diagnose issues, and give advice on ways to improve your production.

Testimonials

  • “This weekend I took 3 gardening basics classes with Jamelle at Mel 'n Nem Farms. I was completely blown away with her knowledge, skill set, and passion regarding gardening and its indigenous practices.”

    — Colleen Ervin

  • Our Girl Scout Troop visited Mel 'n Nem Farms and had a blast! Jamelle was exceptional. She broke down all the information, patiently answered all their questions, gave us a tour of her lush, beautiful garden and helped them plant seeds. At the end of the visit our girls were happy and excited. Thank you Jamelle for being such a gracious host and we all look forward to visiting again!

    - Riah George

  • Jamelle is amazing! They created very engaging programming for our littles to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. There is ample parking, and a beautiful space to learn and grow as we learn about how things grow. Jamelle is very responsive to inquiries and has a created a space that Bowie should be very proud of.

    - BeYonne White-Tinsley

  • They offer very good programs for our students. I recommend bringing them to your school!

    - Yudice Abrego

  • We took our Jack's & Jills to a beginner's agriculture class! Mel was incredible at creating a hands-on experience for our kiddos. She was so patient, engaging, and masterfully shared her knowledge with a diverse group of ages. 🤩👏👩‍🌾

    - Berednice Miller

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Follow Our Journey

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View fullsize Hey Neighbors 👋🏾! We've got some big news to share! Mel 'n Nem Farms has been selected to receive the BGE Energizing Small Business Grant! We’re excited to use this grant to continue growing! Thank you to @HelloAlice_com, @mybge, @genhq, and
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View fullsize At the historic Parkway Theater in Baltimore to celebrate Black Women farmers. Thank you to the @farmalliancebaltimore for sponsoring this beautiful event! #LearnAndGrowTogether
View fullsize Hey Neighbors! The frost date is quickly approaching. In our area, Zone 7a, we can expect to see the first frost from Oct 29 - Nov 15. It's a great time to plant garlic for a spring harvest! #LearnAndGrowTogether
View fullsize We're still hiring at Mel 'n Nem Farms! if you have some free time during the week, and you like working with kids, or know someone who does. Tell them to apply! ⁠ ⁠ It's a part-time, flexible schedule for workshops and event support that usually run
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View fullsize Hey Neighbors! Fall is still in bloom, which means beneficial pollinators are still busy at work. Consider holding off on yard cleanup until after the frost date in mid-November. #LearnAndGrowTogether
View fullsize Ready for a fun fall adventure? Join us on Saturday, October 24 at 4:00pm for an engaging interactive workshop at the farm. Your young grower will participate in a hands-on growing lesson, hear an exciting harvest story, and pick and decorate their o