Karen Washington: How Food Shapes Our Communities
Colleen Alexander sat down with Karen Washington to hear her perspective on how food shapes neighborhoods and communities, either for the better or worse.
Karen Washington: How Food Shapes Our Communities
Colleen Alexander sat down with Karen Washington to hear her perspective on how food shapes neighborhoods and communities, either for the better or worse.
UGROW Garden Network Puts Permaculture into Practice
Supporting over 60 community gardens and 500 gardeners throughout Worcester, MA, UGROW is bringing communities together for sustainable change.
Urban GreenWorks: A True Testament to How Food Can Shape Communities
In response to the many consequences of COVID-19 on the environment and global food system, UGW is promoting regenerative solutions near and far.
Arizona Community Garden Teaches Food Literacy and Creates Food Security
Community gardens are powerful spaces for local communities to reconnect with food production, improve food literacy, and establish food security.
Carbondale Food Autonomy Initiative Creates Equitable Food Systems in Illinois
Carbondale Spring is a people’s movement in southern Illinois that is empowering its community by enabling food autonomy.
Vecino Victory Garden Feeds Those Facing Food Insecurity in California
In a California community affected by the destruction of wildfires since 2018, Vecino Victory Garden is promoting food security and power.
Growing Food Helps Children Overcome Trauma in Mexico
We Empower ACEs provides survivors of trauma with community-centered programs, resources, and spaces to improve health and food sovereignty.
How to Start a Sustainable At-Home Garden
Sustainable gardening is great for the planet and for your health, there’s no doubt about that, but the endeavor can feel a little daunting at first. Have no fear, though: these practical tips will help you acquire green thumb status this growing season!
Solar One’s Stuyvesant Cove Park Connects Residents to a Unique Urban Food Source
With the help of a CNS grant, Solar One reconnects people with food, the climate crisis, and a “living laboratory” of regenerative urban permaculture.
“Take What You Need Garden” Feeds Urban Community & Promotes Health
Downtown Greens provides youth-centered food-education programs. In 2020, they adapted to their community’s needs by addressing food insecurity.
Transplanting Traditions Supports Refugee Farmers as They Grow Their Food and Their Community
The refugee farmers say that Transplanting Traditions provides meaningful, joyful opportunities to increase income as well as to come together, rebuild, heal from trauma and celebrate culture and community.
The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It – Gardener Helps to Grow Food and a Community
Julialynn Walker is providing the community with resources and tools for starting a garden. Education is a key component in providing her community with healthier nutritional options.
Step-By-Step Guide on How to Create a Square Foot Garden
Learn the easiest, most productive method of gardening without the weeds, work, and waste of a traditional row garden! The Square Foot Gardening (SFG) Method is a condensed method of gardening that uses less water, soil, space, and fewer tools.
