Three Generations of Greens 🥬 with Love 💚 Meet Ms. Mae representing Girls Inc of Memphis @girlsincmemphis by way of Frayser. She was awarded the PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER 🏆 in the 4th Annual Greens Cook-Off, a fundraising event benefiting the @frayserurbangarden #GirlsInc #Memphis #frayserurbangarden #greenscookoff
A royal moment in Frayser! Karen King, our 1st crowned Queen of Greens 👑, passed the torch to 3-year-old Journee Upton as our future Queen. 🌟 We’re so proud to nurture the next generation of green thumbs through love, learning, and community. 🌟
🎉 Shoutout to Miracle Cannon for her outstanding participation in Journee’s Kids Learning Garden Club! 🌻 Together, we’re planting seeds for a brighter, greener future.
#FutureQueenOfGreens #FrayserUrbanGarden #PlantingSeeds #KidsInTheGarden #CommunityGrowth #SustainableFuture #GreenThumbs #UrbanGardening #frayserpride #kidsgarden
We are honored to welcome Justin J. Pearson, TN State Representative for District 86 @justinjpearson , to the 4th Annual Greens Cook-Off, supporting the impactful work of the Frayser Urban Garden and Girls Inc. Memphis @girlsincmemphis
This event isn’t just about incredible recipes and fresh, locally-sourced greens—it’s a celebration of the hope, faith, and resilience our ancestors fought for. Together, we’re planting seeds of unity, growth, and strength in Frayser, Memphis, and beyond.
@frayserurbangarden
Let’s continue building stronger communities, honoring our past, and cultivating a brighter future for Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, and the United States. 💚
🌱 Join us in celebrating this powerful moment of connection, culture, and community! 🌱
#JustinJPearson #FrayserUrbanGarden #GirlsIncMemphis #GreensCookOff #MemphisEvents #StrongerTogether #ShelbyCounty #TennesseeProud #CommunityMatters #UrbanGardening #PlantTheSeed #GrowWithUs #MemphisStrong #FrayserProud #FoodJustice #HealthyCommunities #SustainableFuture #LocalRootsGlobalImpact
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🌱🙏 Big thanks to our incredible sponsors who make the 4th Annual Greens Cook-Off Fundraiser possible! 🌟 Together, we’re building a healthier, greener Frayser and supporting our partner, @girlsincmemphis! Join us Nov 16 at 2 PM at 1179 Dellwood Ave to celebrate and support these amazing community advocates. Tickets: $15 online at frayserurbangarden.org or $20 at the door!
💚 Special thanks to:
@TNRepHenriBrooks
@CharlieCaswell
William Richardson Where There’s a Will a Way , Fat Charlie’s Speakeasy
Community Health Partners
Memphis Friends Meeting
@TasteLifeWithKat
Memphis Metropolitan Land Bank Authority @901_mmlba
@BlackSeedsUrbanFarms @blackseedsurbanfarms
#GreensCookOff #FrayserUrbanGarden #GirlsIncMemphis #ThankYouSponsors #SupportLocal #MemphisCommunity #EatYourGreens #UrbanFarming #MemphisEvents #CommunityGarden
We had a blast with @girlsincyouthfarm at Shelby Farms. We talked about the SCIENCE OF GREENS and loaded up the truck headed to see Brian at Shelby Farms Community Garden. We got so wet & muddy in the rain and picked enough for the @greenscookoff 🌱 Get ready for the 4th Annual Greens Cook-Off! 🌱
Frayser Community Urban Garden has proudly partnered with Girls Inc. of Memphis to bring you the ultimate greens competition! Join us for a flavorful community event where talented local cooks compete to become the next Queen or King of GREENS. From mouthwatering collards to savory kale, there’s something for every taste bud.
🎟️ Tickets are just $15, and each ticket sold will provide a week’s worth of meals—breakfast, snack, and dinner—for a girl at Girls Inc. of Memphis. Your support helps nourish our community and empower young girls!
📅 Date: November 16, 2024
📍 Location: Girl’s Inc. Youth Farm, 1179 Dellwood Ave, Memphis, TN 38127
Let’s build community, culture, and connection together. Come for the greens, stay for the great vibes, and be part of a Memphis tradition that’s bigger than ever. Don’t miss out!
#GreensCookOff #FrayserUrbanGarden #GirlsIncMemphis #CommunityImpact #SupportLocal #TasteAndGive #QueenOrKingOfGreens #MemphisFoodie #FamilyFun #NourishTheCommunity #DownSouthFlavor #UrbanGardening
As we begin to close out 2024 in the garden, it was another huge success. Thanks to the effort of Karen King’s idea of building benches in the garden to commemorate those who have made a difference in those they love and the community. Special thanks to our community leaders, Frayser residents and those who put heart 2 soil @sunshy9ntn @uthsc @tonjalachavious @tiffanycclay @simple_devin @mrkcutta @mayorpaulyoung @newwayaquaponicfarms @queensayo_ @j_reid123 @3vleader @citymemphis @girlsincmemphis @girlsincyouthfarm @blackseedsurbanfarms @everbloomfarmacy @pttpstore @aka_beomega @nike @cadencebank @memphispolicedept @mklowery @memnativetreeworks @memblackhealerscollective @mmusinitiative @choose901 @serve901 @mo.yella.p @abc24memphis @wmcactionnews5 @liveat9.tv
The garden was established in partnership with the Frayser community, UTHSC & the city of Memphis.
