My Journey in Agriculture

Ryan Watson, Giving Grove National Orchard Operations & Education Manager, shares his journey from legal aide to apple farmer.

Sarah SikichOctober 9, 2024

Reflections of a Decade of Service

Outgoing Giving Grove board member Gordon Braun reflects on his decade of service with The Giving Grove.

Nashville Welcomes The Giving Grove

Nashville Food Project becomes a Giving Grove national affiliate.

Cultivating Biodiversity in Urban Orchards

We are thrilled to present a guest blog post from Ilyse Putz, Giving Grove Program Manager at Grow North Texas, on biodiversity in urban spaces, exploring the transformative potential of urban orchards. In this insightful piece, Ilyse reflects on her upbringing amidst monoculture farming in the Midwest and the pressing need to cultivate biodiversity in both rural and urban settings. By discussing the role of urban orchards, particularly those managed by The Giving Grove, Ilyse highlights how these green spaces can enhance biodiversity, support diverse ecosystems, and offer cultural significance to local communities. Dive into this post to discover how urban orchards can serve as vital biodiversity havens in our increasingly fragmented landscapes.

Transforming Urban Spaces: The Power of Permaculture Design with Tree Pittsburgh

Guest Blog Post from Giving Grove affiliate Tree Pittsburgh with practical information on planting a food forest using permaculture techniques.

Knowledge, SustainabilityGuest UserJune 4, 2024Tree Pittsburgh, Food Forest, Permaculture, Fruit Forest

Embrace Wellness with Food Forest Bathing

The Giving Grove is thrilled to introduce a rejuvenating practice that combines the beauty of nature with the abundance of our urban orchards: Food Forest Bathing. This unique experience allows you to soak in the tranquility and health benefits of nature, even in the midst of bustling city life.

Beyond the Hype and Carbon Conundrum of Urban Farming

A recent study out of the University of Michigan has thrown cold water on these thriving local food systems, claiming urban agriculture's carbon footprint is six times bigger than conventional farming. Before we uproot our city-grown dreams, let's delve deeper, past the sensational headlines, and look at the cracks in this research.

Sarah SikichFebruary 26, 2024

Cultivating Success

From farmer's frustration to orchard game-changer, Twigeeze limb spreaders by Miller Creek are cultivating healthier, more productive trees in community orchards across the US. Join The Giving Grove as we explore the power of innovation in growing a future where everyone can harvest their own fruitful bounty.