2025 Education Program!

DIGGING INTO THE RELATIONSHIP 
BETWEEN HEALTHY PLANTS AND HEALTHY SOIL

This special series is designed for everyone, from the novice gardener to the advanced farmer. We will focus on the essential relationship between the health of our plants (and therefore the food we eat) and the health of our soil. All programs are at 10 am at the EL Community Center.
 
#1: Mind-bending Advances in Agriculture 
Nigel Palmer
Sunday, Jan. 19
 
#2: Organic Matter for Successful Growing
Bryan O’Hara
Sunday, Feb. 2
 
#3 Feed Your Garden Before 8 am
Craig Floyd
Sunday, Feb. 2

Our Mission

The East Lyme Giving Garden’s mission is to decrease local food insecurity by growing and providing organic produce using regenerative gardening methods. We also strive to bring awareness to the community on nutritional concepts and environmentally sound regenerative practices through education programs and outreach.

Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?

Volunteer

We regularly hold volunteer work days – come join us in the garden! Times can vary depending on the weather, so emails are sent out at the beginning of each week with the schedule.

Donate

We are gratefully accepting donations through PayPal. 100% of all donations go towards growing food and educating our community. Your gift is fully tax deductible.

Sponsors

Thank you to our many sponsors and supporters for everything they’ve contributed toward our mission! To date we’ve had over 100 individuals and many corporate and civic groups volunteer in the garden.

Find The Garden

4 Church Lane, East Lyme, CT