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Video: How community gardens preserve culture and grow hope. | Marissa Zarate | TEDxUOregon. Ever walked past a vacant lot, saw a pile of trash, and thought, “What if this was a garden?” We have, too. But here’s the secret…
Ever feel like your brain is running a marathon on a treadmill that never stops? You’re not alone. In our hyper-connected, high-stress world, the simple act of getting your hands dirty in a community garden has emerged as a surprising,…
Remember the time we tried to grow a “community tomato” and ended up with a single, sad fruit that tasted like regret? We were all alone in our ignorance, staring at a wilted stem, wondering if we’d ever get it…
Ever stared at a vacant, weed-choked lot and imagined a thriving food forest, only to be stopped cold by the question: “But where’s the money?” You are not alone. At Community Gardening™, we’ve watched countless passionate groups turn empty spaces…
Video: Learn About Community Gardening! Ever walked into a community garden only to find a plot overrun by aggressive mint or a neighbor’s zucchini vines strangling your tomatoes? We’ve all been there. Choosing the right community gardening plants isn’t just…
Video: History of the U.S. food stamp program. Did you know that while the sun sets on a full pantry for some, millions of families are staring down an empty fridge right now? At Community Gardening™, we’ve seen the stark…
Imagine a place where the rustle of grass whispers secrets, the scent of lavender instantly calms a racing heart, and a smooth stone under your fingertips grounds you in the present moment. This isn’t a fantasy; it’s the transformative power…
Video: How to plan an urban garden – Urban Gardener video. Imagine a community garden where a wheelchair user can roll right up to a raised bed to harvest basil, while a child with sensory sensitivities finds calm in a…
Video: Preparing GardenWorks’ Community Gardens with Sponsor GTCR. Ever stared at a patch of bare dirt and wondered, “How on earth do we turn this into a thriving oasis without a fortune?” You are not alone. At Community Gardening™, we’ve…
Ever watched a garden thrive while its bank account withered? We’ve all been there. Last summer, our team at Community Gardening™ nearly lost our beloved composting system because we relied solely on membership dues. It wasn’t until we stopped waiting…
