YOUTH GARDENS
AGROECOLOGICAL FRUIT FARM
Certified organic farm, open to young people ages 12–28
How? :
· By offering an organic farm spanning 2,000 square meters with themed gardens: an orchard, berry bushes, hedgerows planted to support local biodiversity, a pond, an apiary, and two greenhouses—all of which are essential infrastructure for cultivation and farm operations.
· By fostering a safe and supportive environment so that everyone can enjoy being themselves at the Jardin des Jeunes.
Purpose
This organic microfarm in Bernex, in the Geneva region, aims to produce food locally while providing young people ages 12 to 28 with access to the land.
Through gardening, farming, and community life, everyone can develop their independence, learn to grow crops, and work together to maintain and develop a local agricultural project.
MResponsibilities:
· Provide professional guidance to help young people develop their independence, practical market gardening skills, and interpersonal skills, while contributing to the farm’s operations.
· Create a safe and meaningful space for young people.
News from 2026 at Les Jardins des Jeunes
JDJ OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
and join the BOKASHI COMPOSTING program!
"Les Jardins des Jeunes" is holding an open house for the public so you can come discover our lush green space and participate in our composting and Bokashi workshop.
How to fertilize the soil after it has become depleted.
I look forward to meeting you 
Throughout the weekend of April 25–26, as part of the 48 Hours of Urban Agriculture, every neighborhood will have its own vegetable garden.
GENEVE CULTIVE is launching an initiative to create urban gardens throughout the Canton of Geneva, so that city dwellers and all of you can discover these special garden spaces near your homes.
www.genevecultive.ch – www.les48h.com
