Urban orchards contribute to the overall health of the community that surrounds them, as well as the mouths that they feed. Read more about the health benefits of orchards here.
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Urban orchards contribute to the overall health of the community that surrounds them, as well as the mouths that they feed. Read more about the health benefits of orchards here.
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.
The 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.
Canning is a tried and true method for preserving harvests for months after picking. In this guest post, recipe developer and blogger Kolika Simmons shares water bath canning basics and a unique recipe for pickled Asian pears using Giving Grove fruit. If you enjoy this blog, consider subscribing to The Serving, Giving Grove’s quarterly newsletter, and visiting Kolika’s blog, Wanna B. Gourmade.
Over the past year of pandemic-driven confinement, people across the world turned to new hobbies to occupy their newfound free time. For some people, that new hobby was baking homemade sourdough or learning to paint. Many, however, tried filling their time and their yards by testing the greenness of their thumbs. Interest in buying and caring for plants saw a staggering increase last year, and for good reason.