A rooftop garden community above the city.
GrowAbove transforms unused rooftops and parking structures into living gardens where city residents grow food together, attend harvest events, and reconnect with nature.
Cities are disconnected from food production
Urban residents lack space to grow food
Apartments dominate city living, disconnecting people from food production.
Restaurants depend on long supply chains
Rising produce costs and uncertain quality from distant suppliers.
Cities contain massive unused space
Large rooftop areas and parking infrastructure remain unproductive.
Urban farms built above the city
GrowAbove converts rooftops, parking structures, and unused urban land into structured garden communities and productive farms.
Each location includes:
Private 10 sqm and 15 sqm plots for members
Shared growing infrastructure
Smart irrigation monitoring
Community programming
Local food production for restaurants
This is structured urban agriculture infrastructure — not informal gardening.
Join the GrowAbove Garden Community
A membership that connects you to urban farming, community, and nature
Members grow food together as a community, not just individually
Your membership includes:
Community planting days
Harvest days
Gardening workshops
Seasonal events
Shared rooftop garden experience
Join a community of urban gardeners reconnecting with food, nature, and each other
Want your own garden plot?
Members can optionally rent a private plot for personal growing
Private garden plot
Ideal for members who want to grow their own vegetables consistently
Note: Private plots are limited and available only to GrowAbove members
Fresh produce for local restaurants
GrowAbove grows produce supplied to nearby restaurants
Partner with GrowAbove
Restaurants can partner with GrowAbove to receive harvests grown directly in the city
Ultra-fresh herbs and greens
Local sourcing
Seasonal produce
From rooftop to table: the shortest supply chain in the city
A living event space
GrowAbove rooftops transform into vibrant gathering spaces for the community
Harvest festivals
Celebrate seasonal harvests with the community
Farm-to-table dinners
Dining experiences with rooftop-grown ingredients
Food markets
Fresh produce and local vendor pop-ups
Community workshops
Learn gardening, cooking, and sustainability
Small weddings and celebrations
Private events in a unique urban garden setting
More than a garden — a destination for urban connection and celebration
How the ecosystem works
Four complementary revenue streams that create a sustainable urban farming community
Community Memberships
Members join community planting days, harvest events, workshops, and seasonal gatherings
Private Plot Rentals
Members can optionally rent dedicated plots for personal growing and consistent harvests
Restaurant Produce Sales
Local restaurants receive ultra-fresh, hyper-local herbs and greens grown on-site
Events and Experiences
Harvest festivals, farm-to-table dinners, workshops, markets, and private celebrations
A sustainable ecosystem where community, food production, and urban life connect
What a GrowAbove rooftop looks like
Structured garden plots
Central walking paths
Glass safety railings
Integrated irrigation systems
Secure access
Optional smart monitoring
Starting in Gauteng
Initial focus on the most promising urban farming locations
Randburg • Fourways • Midrand
Large apartment populations
High-density urban living creates demand
Strong restaurant ecosystems
Established hospitality market
Underutilized rooftops
Proven infrastructure opportunities
Scaling potential to Cape Town, Durban, and other major urban centers
Growing more than food
GrowAbove creates value beyond produce
Urban food resilience
Reducing dependency on long supply chains
Community building
Creating spaces for connection and belonging
Lower food miles
Fresh produce grown where it is consumed
Productive infrastructure
Turning unused space into valuable assets
Healthier city lifestyles
Reconnecting urban residents with nature
Become a founding member
Join the first GrowAbove rooftop garden community
Own a rooftop or unused land?
Transform underutilized space into productive urban agriculture infrastructure
We work with:
Shopping centres
Property developers
Corporate campuses
Schools
Unused urban land owners
Email us at partners@growabove.co.za to discuss opportunities