It’s late June and our Community Orchard is looking good – thanks to many volunteers who have helped mow, trim, weed and help with the watering system. As a result, the fruit is growing bigger and it won’t be long until we start harvesting. Some of the apples will be first, starting in August! So …
As you might see, here and on Facebook, Feeding Many is busy around the Denver area planting gardens and looking for a piece of land for another orchard. This all takes money since we contract with a school or community group to put in these gardens at our expense. The hope is that the organization …
Why go to all the trouble of building a raised garden bed? There’s extra expense in the landscape blocks and more work to build it. But the benefits outweigh the extra work and expense. Raised garden beds allow for a longer growing season… They warm up earlier in the spring than the surrounding ground, allowing for …
Just like the name says, “Garden to Lunch Program,” many schools are now partnering with Feeding Many, Inc., Jovial Concepts, and other community groups to help young students learn about gardening, preserving and storing food, and learning to love healthy vegetables and fruits – right from their own school garden! Normandy Elementary school, featured here, …
Feeding Many is moving forward with new projects and plans for gardens, orchards and more. One project in the works is in Broomfield, called Level 3. It will be a fully developed plan with many gardens and trees. Not only will it help provide fruits and vegetables for families, it will be beautiful to visit. …
Have you ever picked your own fruits right off the tree? They are warm from the sun and full of rich, sweet juice! That’s a treat that can’t be beat! I remember going with my family to pick peaches, apricots and nectarines from the local orchards where we lived. It was a special day, and …