How much yard space do I need to grow my own food?

You can grow a meaningful amount of produce in as little as 50 square feet with raised beds. A 100-200 sqft setup can feed a family salads and greens most of the year. We design every garden to fit your actual space.

Do you build community or neighborhood gardens?

Yes. JOCS designs and builds neighborhood-scale urban farming setups — multi-family apartments, HOAs, community spaces, and shared yards. We handle layout, materials, irrigation, and the build.

Custom Urban Farming Solutions Portland & Gresham, OR | Garden Builder

What We Build

Real Food. Right at Home.

Want to grow your own food but don't know where to start? We do. JOCS builds custom urban farming setups for Portland and Gresham homes, neighborhoods, and shared spaces.

We pick the right spot, build the beds, set up the water, and walk you through what to plant. Year one, you eat what you grew.

Raised garden beds — cedar, wood, or metal
Garden boxes and planters
Drip irrigation and watering setups
Fencing and trellises
Edible landscaping — fruit trees, berries, herbs
Food forests and permaculture layouts
Neighborhood-scale shared gardens
HOA, apartment, and community space gardens

Custom cedar greenhouse with raised bed planters and pergola — JOCS Construction urban farming Portland

Why Grow Your Own

Good for Your Family. Good for Your Wallet.

Portland's climate is one of the best in the country for growing food. We make sure you actually grow some.

Fresh Food at Home

Pick your salad from the yard. Grow tomatoes that actually taste like tomatoes. Better food than the grocery store.

Save Money

A small backyard farm can knock $1,000+ off your grocery bill each year. Most setups pay for themselves in two seasons.

Built to Last

Cedar beds, smart layouts, real soil mixes. Our gardens last 10+ years — not the cheap stuff that rots in a season.

Kids Learn Where Food Comes From

Best classroom in the world. Kids who pick their own snap peas eat more vegetables. We've seen it.

Easy to Maintain

Drip irrigation does the watering. Mulch keeps weeds down. We design for a few hours of fun work per week — not a part-time job.

Affordable

Real urban farming should be for everyone — not just folks with big budgets. We scope projects to fit your space and your wallet.

How It Works

From Empty Yard to Real Harvest.

1

Free Walk-Through

We look at your space. Sun, soil, water access. Talk about what you want to grow.

2

Custom Design

We sketch a layout that fits your yard and budget. Real prices. In writing.

3

We Build

Beds, soil, irrigation, fencing — installed clean. Usually done in a day or two.

4

Planting Plan

We tell you what to plant when. Seasonal guide for Portland's climate. You grow. You eat.

Common Questions

Urban Farming Questions.

How much does a custom garden cost in Portland?

Basic raised bed setups start around $500-$1,500. A solid backyard farm with multiple beds, drip irrigation, and fencing runs $2,500-$8,000. Larger projects scale from there. We price fair — urban farming should be for everyone.

What grows best in Portland's climate?

Almost everything cool-season — kale, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, beets, peas, herbs, berries. Tomatoes and peppers do great in summer. Portland's mild wet climate is one of the best growing climates in the country.

How much yard space do I need?

As little as 50 sqft can produce real food. 100-200 sqft can feed a family salads and greens most of the year. Got more space? We can scale up to small backyard farms or food forests.

Do you do community or neighborhood gardens?

Yes. We design and build shared gardens for HOAs, apartment complexes, churches, schools, and neighborhood groups. Multiple beds, fair layouts, easy to maintain by a group.

Will you maintain the garden after install?

Our main job is the build. We can come back for seasonal cleanups, soil refreshes, and tune-ups if you want — but most clients run the day-to-day care themselves. We give you all the planting and care guides you need.

Custom Urban Farming Solutions.