Victory Garden Urban Farm
We aim to make fresh produce accessible to all families in our community.
ABOUT
The Victory Garden is an urban farm located in Tavares, Florida. We are dedicated to providing our communities with access to good food and the Good News. At the garden, we create a safe space for positive, faith-based interactions, learning opportunities and inclusive events. Our love for outreach compassionately extends into growing vegetables, fruits and roots for families and neighbors of Lake County.
MISSION
Our mission is to promote healthy eating and living to our communities and neighbors by providing access to pesticide-free produce and teaching opportunities on how to grow, prepare and share through diverse growing systems and engaging educational events.
VISION
Our vision is to educate and to create accessibility to nutritious food in a faith-based, family-oriented environment with a positive impact for local and surrounding communities.
Our Story
Caryn Desinor, Garden Director
In March 2018, Victory Garden was pioneered by Pastor Buddy Walker in a cooperative partnership with Lake Cares Food Pantry to provide sustainable produce to those in need in Lake County, FL. Buddy’s vision was to create a garden that was handicap accessible and showcased the ease of growing vegetables and produce in diverse growing systems. Over the years the urban farm would go on to support the local community through its contributions to food distributions, restaurants, and small businesses.
In 2024, Victory Garden transitioned to an outreach ministry of Faith Christian Fellowship. With current director, Caryn Desinor, and a refreshed focus on community the garden has grown to include family oriented programs, gardening workshops and educational partnerships with local schools.
Caryn Desinor is an educator and garden lover who has a passion for bringing communities together through providing learning opportunities and access to fresh produce.
Caryn lives in Lake County with her husband, Ahkeem, their two toddlers and Jack Russell terrier.
