The Burning Kumquat

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The Burning Kumquat The Burning Kumquat is a student-run urban garden at Washington University in St. Louis. We welcome those who want to get dirt under their fingernails.

Founded in the fall of 2007, The Burning Kumquat is an entirely student-run organic farm located on the South 40 of the Washington University campus, next to the Alumni House. Our purpose is to commune and self-educate with the shared experience of practicing sustainable urban agriculture. The farm is a place where Washington University and the surrounding community can reconnect with and care for the land. Through the work and joy of growing food, we hope to inspire responsible food practices and to provide local produce in our community. Site operations include seeding, harvesting, composting, and maintenance, with workdays taking place every weekend. Meetings every other Tuesday focus on thinking about and eating our food: documentary screenings, speakers, and discussions help us understand the impact of food on sustainability and justice; cooking and preserving food let us enjoy it in unique ways. Over the years, we have cultivated over sixty varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, from okra and tomatoes to strawberries, carrots, turnips, and thyme. Through markets both on campus and in North City, the Burning Kumquat works to provide access to fresh, responsible produce and to spread awareness about sustainable agriculture.

BK Bonfire 10/30!🔥🍫
10/18/2026

BK Bonfire 10/30!🔥🍫

Join BK at Eckert’s on October 17th! 🍎 🌳
09/27/2026

Join BK at Eckert’s on October 17th! 🍎 🌳

A recap of our workday this weekend 🌱☀️🥵Join us outside the DUC Fridays @ 3:30 and Sundays @ 11:30
09/21/2026

A recap of our workday this weekend 🌱☀️🥵

Join us outside the DUC Fridays @ 3:30 and Sundays @ 11:30

Fresh Thai basil at Ibby’s! 🌿🌿
09/05/2026

Fresh Thai basil at Ibby’s! 🌿🌿

Fresh Thai basil at Ibby’s brunch! 📣🌿
09/03/2026

Fresh Thai basil at Ibby’s brunch! 📣🌿

The latest from the Ibby's garden: basil, tomatoes, tomatillos, chard, catmint, and parsley 🍅🌿🌱
08/31/2026

The latest from the Ibby's garden: basil, tomatoes, tomatillos, chard, catmint, and parsley 🍅🌿🌱

Another sunny Sunday workday! We braved the heat so our precious produce would not go unweeded and unwatered. Join us in...
08/31/2026

Another sunny Sunday workday! We braved the heat so our precious produce would not go unweeded and unwatered.
Join us in our new location outside the DUC on Fridays 3:30-5:00 and Sundays 11:30-1 (time changes are posted on the GroupMe)

Come see the Burning Kumquat at the activities fair tomorrow, 8/27, from 3:00 to 5:00 on Mudd Field!🪴💐
08/28/2026

Come see the Burning Kumquat at the activities fair tomorrow, 8/27, from 3:00 to 5:00 on Mudd Field!🪴💐

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Wallace Drive (behind Alumni House, Across From Butterfly Garden)
Clayton, MO
63105

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