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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
Volunteer Opportunities
Join us in making a difference by volunteering at one of our community gardens! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just looking to get involved, we have a variety of opportunities for you to lend a hand, connect with others, and contribute to a greener, healthier community.
Events
Let’s Grow Together Workshop Series
Date: August 1st, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Julia’s Memorial Community Garden
1230 East Avenue Vicksburg, MS
Who’s invited: Garden lovers of all skill levels.
Cost: FREE
Join us for a three-part, hands-on workshop series designed to help you build healthy soil, grow thriving vegetables, and connect with fellow growers in your community.
Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll learn practical planting techniques and gain the confidence to boost your growing success this season!
Let’s Grow Together Workshop Series
Date: October 3rd, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Julia’s Memorial Community Garden
1230 East Avenue Vicksburg, MS
Who’s invited: Garden lovers of all skill levels.
Cost: FREE
Join us for a three-part, hands-on workshop series designed to help you build healthy soil, grow thriving vegetables, and connect with fellow growers in your community.
Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll learn practical planting techniques and gain the confidence to boost your growing success this season!
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Growing Together
Welcome to Growing Together here, we share our experiences, tips, and stories about growing fresh food, nurturing pollinators, and building a greener community.
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Seed Saving for Beginners: Grow It, Love It, Save It!
There’s something deeply satisfying about saving seeds from your own garden. It’s more than just a way to save money—it’s a way to carry a little piece of this year’s garden into the next. Whether you’re growing tomatoes in raised beds or zinnias along your fence line, seed saving lets you create a garden that’s
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🌿 Modern Homesteading: How to Start Living Off the Land (Even in the Suburbs)
When you hear the word homestead, you might picture acres of farmland, rows of crops, and chickens pecking under a clothesline full of sun-dried laundry. And while that’s one beautiful version of homesteading, it’s far from the only one. In fact, modern homesteading is thriving in places you’d least expect—suburban backyards, townhome patios, even apartment
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Effective Strategies to Deter Deer in Your Garden
The sun rises. You step outside. Your roses—gone. Only chewed stems remain, silent victims of a midnight raid. Deer can be beautiful to watch from afar, but when they treat your garden like a buffet, it’s time to fight back—without sacrificing beauty or pollinator appeal. The good news? You can build a garden that deer
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