Growing and caring for a wide variety of plants and produce provides individuals with the hands-on experience of maintaining a successful horticulture and cultivation business in TARC's HOUMA GROWN wholesale nursery. This facility based program offers paid employment both on TARC's business complex and out in the community through garden maintenance contracts.

HORTICULTURE

With 12 TARC individuals, the workers enjoy selling the products as well as helping plant, water, pick, and clean the produce. A citrus grove, which includes a variety of different kinds of fruit trees, was planted on TARC grounds in 2008. Additionally, a compost bin was created to start composting leftover leaves, grass, and organic material.

RAISED BEDS

Funded through a grant from Conoco/Phillips, raised beds were added to the program in 2009 to facilitate more participation and department growth for TARC participants that need the use of a wheelchair.

PRODUCE

HOUMA GROWN individuals also learn the life-skills and hands on experience of all the necessities to building a profitable garden. Throughout the year, potatoes, green beans, and other vegetables are produced on TARC grounds.

GREENHOUSE

The greenhouse is used for growing plants and flowers on TARC grounds. It also creates more opportunities for TARC individuals to learn the process of growing and maintaining beautiful plants.

Contact
Tina Trosclair
Project Coordinator
Phone: (985) 876-4465
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm