OM Grown Community Garden

11/03/2024

Good morning, Spring Hill! Join us at the Temple Beth David annual Jewish Food Festival today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Om Grown Community Garden has a booth, and we'd love to chat with you about all things gardening. Bring the kids for fun with the mounted police horses and cool off with a shaved ice treat. We can't wait to see you there!

10/04/2024

🌱"Life finds a way." 🌱

10/04/2024

🌻 Calling All Gardeners! 🌻

We’re crafting the 2025 garden class lineup, and your input matters. What topics would you like to see covered? Let us know your ideas and help us grow together!

10/04/2024

🌱 Exciting News from Om Grown Community Garden! 🌱

We're thrilled to announce that our Sonny Boy Hybrid tomato plants have sprouted beautifully and are now ready for the next stage! Some will be added to our raised garden beds, while others will be available in our nursery for those who would like to adopt one to care for at home. Come see them for yourself! 🍅

Plus, don't forget our Free Garden Class this Saturday at 10 am. It's the perfect opportunity to dive into fall gardening and explore our campus. See you there! 🌻

10/03/2024

🤔Ever get the feeling you are being watched when you are direct sowing seeds in your garden ?? 🙄

10/03/2024

🌱 Strawberry Stacker Update! 🍓 🌱

We are excited to share that we’ve made more progress on our Strawberry Stacker Remodel project at Om Grown Community Garden! After a brief pause due to the storm, we’re back on track, and several more rows of stacker pots have been installed. Next steps? Routing the irrigation system directly to each stack to ensure efficient watering. 🌿

Once everything is in place, we’ll be filling the pots with rich soil, just in time for the arrival of our much-anticipated strawberry plants! 🍓 We’re gearing up for a delicious harvest and a bountiful fall season ahead at the garden.

Are you excited? We are too! 😊 Come by to see the progress, or follow our page for more updates and get ready to join us for another amazing growing season.

🌻 Visit the garden, get inspired, and consider joining us this fall! 🌻

We look forward to welcoming you to Om Grown Community Garden. Like and follow for more exciting updates! 💚

10/02/2024

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10/02/2024

10/02/2024

"🌟⚠️ **Community Support Needed!**⚠️ 🌟

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many of our neighbors are still without basic necessities. While Om Grown Community Garden was fortunate to have minimal damage, several local residents are facing challenging times. We’re organizing a donation drive to support them. Please bring any of the following items to the Welcome Om Center's Conscious Market at the "Blue Heal" building, 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, Florida, 34607:

- Water
- Non-perishable food (ready to eat)
- Cleaning supplies
- Trash bags
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Blankets
- Towels
- Animal food and supplies
- Toiletries
- Diapers, pads, and tampons

**Donation Collection:** Through the end of October

**Store Hours:**
- Monday to Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM - 7 PM
- Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM -2 PM
- Closed on Sunday

Every contribution makes a difference. Let's come together and show the strength of our community and support those in need!💚

Like and follow us for any updates or notifications should additional items be requested.

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10/02/2024

🌱 Plant Pot Donations Needed! 🌱

Om Grown Community Garden is in need of plant pots to help us prepare seedlings for their next stage of growth! We're specifically looking for 4" to 6" pots, which will be used to upgrade our seedlings as they grow, preparing them for planting in our raised garden beds or to be used in our nursery.

We’ve placed a plant pot donation bin in the parking area of our campus. You can drive right up and drop off your pots at your convenience!

If you have any spare pots (even gently used ones), we'd love your donations! Every pot helps our community garden grow, and we appreciate any support you can provide. 🙏🌿

Thank you for supporting your local garden! 💚

10/01/2024

I wonder if my neighbors know i get just as excited as they probably do. 😆

10/01/2024

Here is a nice guide listing the best edibles to grow in our area right now.

What Edibles are you planning to grow this season?

09/26/2024

Florida gardeners, as we hunker down, how are you still getting your grow on? Share your tips!

09/26/2024

Fuzzy math is our friend....😉

09/25/2024

Exciting News from the Garden! 🌱🌿

We’ve just spotted a few late season Japanese winged beans in our garden! These incredible beans are not only easy to grow in our area but are also a versatile and nutritious plant as well

Why should you consider growing winged beans in your garden? Here are a few great reasons:

🌾 Perfect for Our Climate: Winged beans love the warm, humid weather we have in Florida. They’re easy to grow and produce abundantly in our region.

💪 Nutritional Powerhouse: Almost every part of the winged bean is edible! The pods, leaves, seeds, and even the roots are packed with protein, essential vitamins like Vitamin A and C, iron, calcium, and dietary fiber.

🌱 Sustainable Growing: These beans are nitrogen-fixing, which means they help enrich the soil naturally, making them a great addition to any garden that values sustainability.

🥗 Delicious in the Kitchen: Whether you stir-fry the tender pods, add the leaves to a salad, or roast the seeds for a snack, winged beans are as tasty as they are healthy.

If you haven’t tried growing winged beans yet, now’s the time to start! They’re perfect for providing fresh, nutritious food right from your garden. Be sure to stop by and check them out during your next visit to Om Grown Community Garden.

Have you grown winged beans before? Let us know your experience in the comments!

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09/25/2024

🌪️ Hurricane Prep at Om Grown Community Garden! 🌱

Hey, friends! We’re battening down the hatches here at Om Grown Community Garden as the storm heads our way. Our fall veggie starts—broccoli, chocolate cherry tomatoes, and more—are getting a crash course in cozy living. We’ve squeezed them all together for a little pre-transplant cuddle session! 🥦🍅

We hope you’re all staying safe and prepared. Here’s hoping your plants (and you!) come through the storm in style! 💚

What lengths have you gone to in order to protect your garden from storms—past or present? Share your tips, photos, or stories in the comments—we’d love to hear about your storm-proofing adventures! 🌿💪

09/25/2024

🌿 Brighten Up Your Yard with a Matchstick Bromeliad! 🌿

Looking to add a pop of color to those shady spots in your yard? We still have some Matchstick Bromeliad plants available in our nursery! Known for their unique, matchstick-like blooms—pink stalks with blue tips—they thrive in the shade and are super low-maintenance. Plus, their vibrant blooms last for months, so there's still time to give one a cozy home and enjoy a color show this winter!

We also still have garden beds available! Now’s the perfect time to start your fall vegetable garden. 🌱

Visit our campus or contact us through Facebook or at www.omgrowngarden.com to inquire about or garden memberships.

09/25/2024

What’s your favorite garden-related memory from childhood?