We’re thrilled to announce that Project Pando has officially joined The Giving Grove National Network! This partnership in North Carolina marks an important step in expanding our mission, and we’re eager to get started. Beginning in Spring 2025, we will work together to plant over 200 small community orchards across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, providing free, fresh food to neighborhoods in need while helping people reconnect with nature.
Read MoreFind out why The Giving Grove recommends cloth grow bags like Smart Pots for Giving Grove nurseries!
Read MoreRyan Watson, Giving Grove National Orchard Operations & Education Manager, shares his journey from legal aide to apple farmer.
Read MoreOutgoing Giving Grove board member Gordon Braun reflects on his decade of service with The Giving Grove.
Read MoreNashville Food Project becomes a Giving Grove national affiliate.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreGuest Blog Post from Giving Grove affiliate Tree Pittsburgh with practical information on planting a food forest using permaculture techniques.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
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Read MoreGiving Grove horticulturist Matt Bunch discusses choosing and growing cherries!
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