Since August 2009, the Garden project has served as a full production urban farm and the cornerstone of our Nutrition Education Program. In 2010, the one acre site produced 20,000 lbs of fresh produce including: watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, beans, and many herbs.
The majority of the food produced in the Garden goes directly to our Kids Café kitchen where it can be prepared in meals at its peak of freshness.
Have your own garden? Please consider "Plant a Row for the Hungry," a national campaign initiated by the Garden Writes Association that encourages home gardeners to plant an extra row to donate to those in need. For more information, please contact Cara.
Education
Workshops in the Garden include topics such as Water Conservation, Organic Gardening, Composting, Cooking in the Garden and many more!
- On-site training for the beginner gardener looking for some tips are available year round and coincide with current projects in the Garden. Please contact Cara for more information.
- Speaking engagements can be scheduled upon request.
Volunteer
- During the winter season, our volunteer opportunities are limited to Monday-Friday 1pm-4:30pm and the first Saturday of every month from 9am-12noon. To sign up (or submit an inquiry), please fill out this form.
- Please be aware that 95% of our volunteer work is done outside, weather permitting. Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothes and closed toe shoes.
- We accept volunteers of all ages, anyone age 13 or below will need to come with an adult.
Resources
Interested in starting your own garden? The Garden is a teaching and learning environment, this allows us to use our experiences (good and bad!) to help others. Be sure to browse the documents, websites and publications listed here for a multitude of information for Gardening in the Panhandle. Also, visit our calendar for upcoming workshops and events.
