In communities that have experienced historical disinvestment and hardship, every step toward revitalization becomes a moment of hope and renewal. One of the most powerful ways to transform a space and build community is through collaborative artistic projects, such as mural painting.
Read MoreWe’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 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 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.
Read MoreThe history of black farmers is filled with generational stories of fortitude and struggle. In honor of Black History Month, we highlight a few agricultural trailblazers and their contributions to food equity and justice.
Read MorePublished quarterly, The Serving covers backyard orcharding, fruit tree management, helpful harvest tips, and Giving Grove updates. Thank you for helping make a big impact with little orchards!
Read MoreMelinda Dillion, Giving Grove Community Engagement Coordinator, tells the extraordinary story of how her mother paid for college by picking pecans.
Read MoreThe Giving Grove recently hosted Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, and local anti-hunger advocates, organizations, and elected officials for a discussion on ending food insecurity.
Read MoreGabriella Sonnenschein shares her experience at the Mitzvah Garden KC Giving Grove orchard in Overland Park, Kansas. This orchard is responsible for donating 1,000’s of pounds of fresh produce every year to local food banks and pantries. It is a place for fellowship and memory with a tree dedicated to the shooting victims of the 2014 attack on the Overland Park Jewish community.
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