WHO WE ARE
Balcony Box was born out of our founding team’s shared passion to see gardens bring transformation to Dallas. We believe gardens have the power to improve food access, empower thriving individuals + communities, and help heal our land.
This desire is what inspired our simple mission:
We teach urban dwellers to sustainably grow their own food, wherever they live.
WHAT WE VALUE
We are driven by sustainability. We run our business in ways that minimize our carbon footprint and teach our customers to do the same. We source local, renewable, and repurposed materials whenever possible for our products and packaging.
We are commited to supporting minority economy. We’re woman-owned, founded by a diverse team, and intentionally partner with other minority-owned businesses to help build a more equitable economy.
We build partnerships, not transactions. We approach every client, collaborator, and community member as a long-term partner. We prioritize mutual respect, shared goals, and open communication—because we believe trust grows just like gardens do: over time, with care.
We are committed to regenerative systems. Our approach to growing is guided by regenerative and organic principles that restore soil health, support biodiversity, and provide benefit our ecosystem. We use these practices to help shift our food system toward resilience and sustainability.
OUR TEAM
Claire is the boots on the ground for Balcony Box. She is a master naturalist, master gardener, and an herbalist. She also runs Eagle Ford Community Garden through the Creation Care Ministry at her church and is very passionate about caring for our home - Earth!
Bridget joined our team as an intern. She is a certified nutritionist with years of food system experience (currently serving DISD in her day job!) and is studying to become an herbalist! She is a great teacher and loves caring for our partner gardens.
Jay is our Director of Partnerships, actively expanding our vision of adding more meaningful gardens in our city. Jay serves with his family as missionaries in West Dallas, runs a cohort of Creation Care leaders in Dallas, and is always down for a good book.
Preston has always loved nature and expresses that love while gardening alongside his wife, Claire. He is a data guy and has a great eye for design. He serves in an executive advisor role at Balcony Box, especially focused on business strategy.
OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS
Soluto Uba
John Sizemore
Quincy Bradley
Preston Howell
Jessy Gaddis
Claire Howell