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Our Tour de Farms fundraiser event is back this year, but with a virtual twist. We’ll gather online at http://www.growingneighbors.org. July 26th at 2 p.m. for a live video tour of one of our Farmyards and post links to several more video tours that you can watch at your own pace. Donations will help usContinue reading “Tour de Farms, July 26th at 2 p.m.”

Noelle came on as an intern with us last month and has helped grow a variety of plants (including zucchini) as well as a variety of relationships while sharing free, fresh produce with neighbors near her home. Swing by our Hub Farmyard at 5508 N. Alberta for “Farming with Noelle” and other neighbors on Tues. fromContinue reading “Featured Farmer: Noelle”

Judee has a beautiful vision for transforming her front yard into a community gathering place including space to sit, play, garden, and eat together. We helped remove some sod just a few weeks ago and she now has beautiful raised beds in place. Want to join her or other neighbors near you to start orContinue reading “Featured Farmyard: Judee’s”

Come visit us at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market at 2310 N. Monroe on Fridays from 3-7 p.m. All of our produce is offered on a “take what you need, pay what you can” basis. Invite a neighbor who could benefit from some local, organic produce. Please wear a mask as a way to care forContinue reading “Join us at the Market”

I am grieving and disturbed by the recent events highlighting racial injustice in our community and country. My pain is growing as I learn the depths of systemic racism and my complicity. I also recognize that the pain of the oppressed far surpasses my own. I long to help all neighbors, human and other-than-human, toContinue reading “Helping all neighbors grow healthy food and relationships”

We’ve grown and gathered a good variety of plant starts that are ready to be planted ASAP. Would you like some? Swing by our greenhouse at 2506 W. Rowan to grab a couple and/or shoot us a message to coordinate a pick up or delivery! Here is an updated list of plants, seeds, and foodContinue reading “Veggie Starts READY to Share!”

Yes, those are carrots, but Monica harvested them to make room to plant beets! Check out our latest planting tutorial video focused on beets and other root veggies. What are you growing? Do you want suggestions or tips? Would you like to share some tips? Let us know what you think or what other plantsContinue reading “Just Beet it!”

There is nothing new about how essential it is to grow and share healthy food, but with Washington’s Phase 2 designation we can more confidently proceed with safely gathering in groups with up to 5 people outside of your household to plant, grow, harvest, and share with one another. Join us 5/26, (or any Tuesday)Continue reading “Phase 2 = Safe, Healthy Planting Parties!”

Johnny will be studying indigenous eco-theology and reconciliation with Randy Woodley throughout the summer. Randy will be speaking at the Whitworth Ministry Summit June 23-25 and it will be a great online conference. Information is available at Whitworth Ministry Summit. Connect with Johnny if you have any questions.

Johnny and the Growing Neighbors friends have put together a list of available food, seed packets and plant starts available at Shadle Park Presbyterian Church. Call the church office (509-327-5522) to arrange to meet someone or to have them delivered. This spreadsheet shows what’s available.