South Side Family Farms: Growing Community and Family Concerns Urban Farm

02/05/2025

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01/26/2025

This is interesting... IKEA has released open source plans for The Growroom, which is a large, multi-tiered spherical garden that was designed to sustainably grow enough food to feed a neighborhood. The plans were made free on Thursday with the hope that members of the public will invest their time and resources to create one in each neighborhood, if not in every person’s backyard.

The tools required to create the spherical garden include plywood, rubber hammers, metal screws, and diligence to follow the instructions comprised of 17 steps. The Huffington Post reports that The Growroom isn’t shipped in a flat pack like most IKEA products. Instead, users are required to download the files needed to cut the plywood pieces to size and are encouraged to visit a local workshop where the wood can be professionally cut. The free instructions online walk the builder through the remaining steps.

Learn how to build a spherical garden in 17 steps with this open source design provided:

https://www.ecowoman.de/files/TheGrowroom_SPACE10_Die%20Bauanleitung.pdf

Photo: Growroom by SPACE10 and architects Mads-Ulrik Husum and Sine Lindholm

01/23/2025

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01/20/2025

01/20/2025

Join us for the "Thrive Together Celebration" in honor of Black History Month! 🖤✨ This combined event will host the Thrive Together Resource Fair, which aims to connect local businesses with essential resources, support services, partnerships, and networks necessary to thrive. At the same time, we’ll celebrate the rich legacy of Black History through culinary cuisine, cultural performances, community storytelling, and additional activities.

📅 Date: February 12, 2025
📍 Location: Harmony Project, 4411 Tamarack Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43229
⏰ Time: 11 AM to 3 PM EST

Your presence would add tremendous value to this event! Together, we can collaboratively offer vital resources and amplify inclusivity by creating a space where attendees can explore various resources, increase cultural awareness, and build meaningful connections with organizations like yours.

See you there!

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01/20/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Simply Living has appointed Angie Scheu as our new Executive Director! Angie has been a dedicated member of Simply Living for several years, actively participating in our events, discussions, courses, and tours. She joined our Board of Directors in September 2022, where she served as the Chair of the Governance Committee, and also as the Vice President this past year.

Angie brings a wide breadth of knowledge, skills, and experience to Simply Living. She gained recognition for owning and operating Green Haven Living, a sustainable home goods store formerly located in Historic Uptown Westerville. In addition, she is a 13-year veteran of the United States Air Force / Ohio Air National Guard and has over 20 years’ experience in various professional and leadership roles.

Join us in welcoming Angie to her new role as Executive Director! 🌿✨

Learn more about Angie and our vision for Simply Living heading into 2025 on our blog: https://simplyliving.org/about-simply-living/were-excited-to-announce-our-new-executive-director/

01/20/2025

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 364 on Wednesday, allowing local organizations, individuals and nonprofit groups to share native seeds.

01/13/2025

Vegan Egg Rolls 😋
This recipe is so delicious. I make this all the time.😋 Must express something to keep getting my recipes.... Thank you 🥰❤
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01/13/2025

On January 20, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day coincides with Inauguration Day , we urge you to take action!

Join us for “Where Do We Go From Here?”—a transformative event themed “Black Self-Reliance and Social Justice: A Legacy of Leadership.”

Our Goal is to turn political despair into proactive change through community resilience and grassroots organizing.

Be part of a meaningful day featuring political education, a Youth Freedom School, and a Community Dinner. Connect with Black-led grassroots organizations in Baltimore.

Together, let us inspire active engagement and drive social transformation!

REGISTER TODAY: 🔗 https://MLK2025Wheredowego.eventbrite.com

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