Irma’s journey into community gardening was built on a foundation of past experiences. Her work in Tijuana, Mexico, where she helped grow family gardens and nurtured community engagement, laid the groundwork for her next innovative project. Irma, a teacher at Washington Elementary, had a vision for more than just a garden. She imagined a space…
Grace House, a sanctuary for empowerment, is dedicated to helping houseless and disadvantaged women on their transformative journey toward a brighter, self-sufficient future. Central to its ethos of renewal and empowerment is their garden project — a vibrant symbol of growth and the healing power of nature. Led by Operations Manager Anne and supported by…
Reuben and his wife, Jessica, place garden bed frames at Santana Village Park Garden. On a Saturday afternoon at a park in the Four Corners area near Salem, a group of neighbors are hard at work installing the infrastructure for a new community garden. The site is abuzz with activity as volunteers dig hundreds of…
