Strengthening COMMUNITIES by Providing ACCESS to GARDENS
in EVERY Neighborhood.
ABUNDANCE
We cultivate and share the infinite power of nature.
COMMUNITY
We create places to gather where everyone is welcome and all belong.
CONNECTION
We nurture relationships to nature, to others, and to ourselves.
WHY WE DO IT
AT THE GIVING GARDENS
we believe that everyone should have access to fresh, high-quality food and welcoming spaces where they feel a sense of belonging—yet both are becoming harder to find.
Despite having some of the world's most fertile soil and ample rainfall, our region relies heavily on food transported from far away. Our ancestors recognized the power of our land to raise, process, and eat quality, local food. Today, much of that land is used only for lawns - or not at all.
We are working to revive the gardening knowledge and culture that once sustained our communities.
But it’s not just about food—it’s about people. As daily life becomes more digital, opportunities for real, face-to-face connections are disappearing. Our gardens bring people together, creating a space where neighbors can meet, learn, and build relationships while growing food side by side.
There is a GREAT, untapped, POTENTIAL to produce more of our food right here at HOME and to make our surroundings more BEAUTIFUL and PRODUCTIVE.
HOW WE DO IT
AT THE GIVING GARDENS
We don’t just believe in abundance—we cultivate it.
We provide public access gardens where residents can harvest vegetables, berries, herbs, and cut flowers free of charge. We offer unique and culturally inclusive varieties not found in stores. Our visitors find not only delicious food, but also a newfound appreciation of nature. There’s something magical about picking and eating food straight from its source; imagine a child tasting a ripe raspberry for the first time, eyes wide with wonder.
Without the Giving Gardens, that moment—and thousands like it—might never happen.
Beyond growing food, we educate the next generation of gardeners and partner with local organizations to further serve the community. We donate produce to the local food pantry to expand access to quality food. We also offer workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and community events to restore lost gardening knowledge and empower people to grow their own food.
We GROW gardens, but more importantly, we CULTIVATE relationships, resilience, and a CULTURE of sharing.
