Are you interested in learning more about gardening or those who support our mission? Part of the joy of growing food is that there is always more to learn. Here are several ways to get started.
Giving Garden Education Programs
A significant part of our mission is educating our volunteers on regenerative gardening. We participate in an annual two-day conference on regenerative farming that attracts farmer, gardeners, and others from New England. We welcome community groups and work with the East Lyme school system on field trip opportunities for children of all ages. Watch our social media sites for more information and upcoming programs.
Gardening
Our garden uses regenerative growing methods to build soil health using plant-friendly amendments. We are mindful of water usage, and use natural pest control without using any pesticides or herbicides.
Food Insecurity
According to Feeding American, 11 – 12 percent of the greater New London area population faces food insecurity. That number increases to about 16 percent for children. These percentages exceed the national average of about 10 percent for the population at large. Many groups in our area are providing invaluable services to help those facing food insecurity in the greater New London area. We partner wth the United Way /Gemma Moran Food Center to distribute our produce. The Gemma Moran Food Center distributes over 2 million meals a year to families, veterans and older adults through its network of food pantries, shelters, community meal sites, and mobile food pantry. Each month, over 27,500 people are served by these programs.