Gainesville Giving Garden

04/22/2025

Our friends at Working Food invite you to visit their tomato gardens at Grow Hub this weekend! Get a closer look at what they do to grow tomato plants from seed to seed! Learn how to plant, prune, stake, and troubleshoot issues like pest and disease problems. Practice the techniques we use to prune and trellis, and bring all your tomato growing questions!

Head over to their link in their bio to RSVP (free event, donations welcomed). You can also check out the event on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/events/521245647660973?active_tab=about&checkpoint_src=any

04/15/2025

Garden Tots at the Giving Garden each Tuesday morning in April!

Join Working Food for a fun-filled morning at the Gainesville Giving Garden! In our new, hands-on Garden Tots classes, budding farmers will discover the wonders of plants, nature, and gardening through sensory play, art, and interactive activities. Each week features a new theme designed to engage curious young minds.

Garden Tots meets every Tuesday from April 8 to April 29, 9:30 – 10:30 AM. These classes are designed for children ages 2 to 5, but older and younger siblings are welcome. An adult caregiver must accompany all children - these activities allow kids and caregivers to enjoy and explore the garden together.

Cost: $10 per class or $35 for all four classes when you pre-register. Children under two years old are free. Payment can be made online or in person. Please arrive 10 minutes early for registration and payment.

Visit https://tr.ee/83hvZXrm-O to register!

Schedule:
🌱 April 8: Seed Explorers – Discover the magic of seeds! Investigate different types of seeds, how they travel, and what they need to grow.
🐛 April 15: The Wonder of Worms – Dig into the world of wiggly worms! Learn how these tiny creatures help the soil and explore their important role in nature and our gardens.
🌻 April 22: Plant Friends – Plants do amazing things! From leaves to roots, we’ll take a closer look at how plants grow and how plants and people can work together.
🥕 April 29: I’m a Farmer! – What does it take to grow food? Little farmers will learn about planting, harvesting, and the important work of growing food.

04/15/2025

We’re just over a week away from the grand finale of our donation drive — The Amazing Give on April 24th!

Now through the end of the day on 4/24, every donation brings us closer to our $10,000 goal. Whether you give financially or simply share your support, you’re helping the Giving Garden remain a space where our community can reconnect with the land, fresh food, and each other. Donate today at gainesvillegivinggarden.org/donate, or visit the link in our bio!

04/15/2025

The earth is abundant when we act intentionally, respectfully, and kind. We are appreciating spring’s generosity today. Carrots, peas, onions, and more lush crops, marking the season in full swing.

04/09/2025

Our Director of Community Engagement & Development, Leela, brings so much magic and joy to our organization! Wishing our dear friend and wonderful colleague a great birthday—full of nourishment, laughter, and love. Thank you, Leela, for all you do to uplift the Giving Garden & our community!

04/02/2025

We have the power to make the change we wish to see when we 'think globally, act locally'. Help us raise $10,000 by donating today - every contribution supports our programs dedicated to fighting food insecurity. Each year, we grow and donate 5,000 lbs of organic food to those experiencing food insecurity. We provide weekly education to under-resourced youth in Alachua County, strengthening local food sovereignty and uplifting the next generation of leaders in our local food system. With your help, the Giving Garden, our community's nonprofit farm, can expand its capacity to make even more impact in the year ahead. Whether you can donate $10 (and skip a coffee out this month!) or $100... Every dollar makes a difference in helping us grow. From now until April 24th, end of day, we are working to hit our goal so that we can make positive impact in Alachua County, Florida. Will you join the movement and help to uplift an equitable food community, benefiting everyone's health? Donate at https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=9CXYRCWWZCHZ6

04/02/2025

Giving Garden Apprentices harvested produce from our farm, then walked to ’s kitchen to work with to create a farm-to-fork lunch! Students gained hands-on experience witnessing the literal “fruits of their labor” being transformed into an incredible meal. The goal of our Apprenticeship Program is to equip young people with the skills they need to learn to grow their own food, cook with it, and establish career pathways in our rich local food community. Today’s cooking class with Chef Carl was a fantastic opportunity for our apprentices to work alongside a “celebrity chef” in our city. Carl is known for his beloved restaurant, Underground Kitchen, and his youth empowerment program, Chef Empowerment. He is a transformative figure in our local food community—uplifting local food and new leadership. Thank you to Carl for donating his time, talents, and love to make today’s class happen!

04/01/2025

Help us raise $10,000 by April 24th to fund educational programs that empower our community through fresh food and horticulture training. When everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead in our local food system, our community thrives. Donate at gainesvillegivinggarden.org/donate or via the link in our Instagram bio! 🌱

This donation drive is part of our efforts to raise funds for the Amazing Give donation drive. Amazing Give is a county-wide drive taking place on April 24th, during which supporters can make meaningful contributions to uplift the organizations doing impactful work in our community. Leading up to April 24th, the Giving Garden aims to receive early donations to help us build momentum towards our goal. Become an early donor and help us “grow the giving tree”—strengthening the roots of the Giving Garden. With your help, we can expand our capacity to do good in community. 🙏🏽💚

03/28/2025

The farm is lush with spring in full bloom. When the world feels chaotic and overwhelming, it’s the quiet moments within nature that give hope and inspiration. It’s the medicine we need — to get through dark times. Stewarding relationship with land & community builds resilience, helping us clear paths forward with intentionality, clarity, and connectedness.

03/26/2025

🌱 Believe in fresh food for all? Join us in making it a reality!

Gainesville Giving Garden is on a mission to grow and share fresh, nutritious food with our community—but we can’t do it alone. Leading up to April 24th, we’re rallying support to keep our farm thriving and our programs accessible to all.

💚 Every dollar helps us plant, harvest, and distribute food where it’s needed most. Your donation today fuels sustainable farming, hands-on education, and fresh produce for families in need.

🔗 Give now and be part of something bigger by visiting gainesvillegivinggarden.org/donate (or visit the link in our bio)!

03/24/2025

Grateful for the beauty of spring’s abundant harvests. It’s hard not to take glamour shots of the vegetables when they are so vibrant & thriving!

03/23/2025

As part of the city’s Zero Waste Week, the Giving Garden is hosting a free “Beginners Spring Garden Workshop” on Thursday, March 27th, at 6pm at the farm, located at 225 NW 12th Avenue, GNV FL 32601. We will discuss how to think about cultivating healthy soil, how to keep your bed properly mulched, how to be resourceful and use *local* resources, and what crops to plant this season! Please be aware that this workshop will be ongoing during our regular Volunteer Day hours. Folks will be in motion working at the farm, while those attending the workshop will sit at picnic tables & chat. No sign up needed, please just show up promptly at 6pm.

03/18/2025

Donate today at the link in our bio to become an early supporter of our Amazing Give campaign—Grow the Giving Tree, Strengthen the Roots of the Giving Garden.🌱

Each of us has something to give. A helping hand, a dollar, a shared belief that everyone deserves fresh, nourishing food. No matter what you bring, you are part of something bigger—part of a community rooted in care, resilience, and the power of collective action.

The Giving Garden belongs to all of us. It thrives because of hands that plant, hearts that give, and voices that uplift. When we come together, we grow something lasting—a future where no one is left out, no one is left hungry, and no one stands alone.

Join us. Give what you can. Be part of the movement. 🌱

03/12/2025

Join us at the farm for a one-of-a-kind block printing workshop with local artist Gita Soto, . Bring a favorite piece of clothing, a scarf, a tote, or any fabric item, and transform it with hand-carved Indian block prints. Gita will guide you through the process, helping you create a beautifully cohesive design to treasure for years to come.

Want to start fresh? Tanks and totes will be available for purchase to print on.

Seats are limited—reserve yours now before we fill up! Your ticket directly supports our mission to provide nourishing food to underserved communities and strengthen local food systems. Donate $45 through the link in our bio to attend. 🌱

Come create, connect, and support a cause that grows goodness.

03/10/2025

Accessible communities are beautiful ♥️

03/07/2025

With the time change, we will shift our volunteer hours from 5:30-7:30pm! See you next week at the farm. ☺️

03/06/2025

Thank you, volunteers, for a very productive work session! What fun to work together on a beautiful spring day. Today, we harvested for the local cms pediatric clinic’s “free grocery store”, in addition to planting and mulching! Many hands make quick (and joy-filled) work.