Spring has sprung and gardeners everywhere are applying their skills with a new batch of seedlings, destined for blossoming gardens and better results than last year! All of us here at Prescott Food Forest are so excited to be part of the educational journey of local Yavapai County residents. Spring gardening classes are underway at B Organic Farm in Chino Valley. We have a full class of 30 students, plus many are there to volunteer. “We are inspired by the excitement!” said Gardening … [Read more...] about Creating a Frenzy of Fun for Gardeners
John Murphy
Gardeners Of Destiny Graduates Become Squad Warriors
The Prescott Food Forest is proud to launch its 2024 Gardening Education season with an eight-week Spring Gardening course starting 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 6, at B Organic Farm in Chino Valley and running through Saturday May 25. This course was well received last year and is close to being filled this year, too. If you or someone you know would like to join us, please go to prescottfoodforest.com to secure your spot. It’s that easy. GARDENING EDUCATION Stephane Leon, our gardening … [Read more...] about Gardeners Of Destiny Graduates Become Squad Warriors
Time to Rock the Garden Open
It’s time to get ready for spring and the 2024 garden season. I am happy to announce that our initial spring gardening eight-week course starts 10 a.m. to noon, Sat., April 6 until May 25 at B Organic Farm. The classes cover everything from planting seeds, transplanting them, soil prep, spacing for crops, tending, picking food and much more. Because of the generosity of our donors and sponsors, we are offering up to 20 scholarships (in exchange for volunteer service). To apply for a … [Read more...] about Time to Rock the Garden Open
Prescott Food Forest Continues to Grow with Your Support
An amazing phenomenon is happening at the Prescott Forest @ B Organic Farm in Chino Valley. Passionate and inquisitive Quad Cities residents are pitching in to help manage and harvest our growing garden beds and greenhouse. Each Saturday, there’s a garden project party, which brings together families and individuals that enjoy fellowship, food, music and of course, gardening projects that need to be worked on. This combination has proven successful as each week we have between 10 and 15 … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest Continues to Grow with Your Support
Teach Your Children Well at the Prescott Food Forest
It’s all about the children! Our responsibility to the next generation is to empower them to be healthy, strong and self-sufficient. Teaching young people the art of growing food is at the core of our mission. The Gardeners Of Destiny Training program has taught people of all ages how to plant, manage, harvest and eat real fruit and vegetables, which are nutritious and delicious. One of our goals is to bring families together to help volunteer and tend to the gardens while they learn the … [Read more...] about Teach Your Children Well at the Prescott Food Forest
Prescott Food Forest is Flourishing
The goal was to create a gardening education center to teach people how to garden and grow their own food, a place where we could learn and share the fruits (and veggies) of our labor with those who are affected by food insecurity, a place to have fellowship and work together to build a lush Food Forest. I am very proud to say we are making great strides in bringing our vision to reality. In fact, because we kept the greenhouse at B Organic Farm heated all winter long, we have ample vegetable … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest is Flourishing
Prescott Food Forest Gala Marks a Major Victory for Gardening Education Programs
On Tuesday Feb. 21, at The Club at Prescott Lakes, we hosted a Victory Garden Gala to raise awareness and funds to support the Gardeners Of Destiny (GOD) gardening education training program at B Organic Farm, Chino Valley. The evening was a total success. More than 125 people from all sectors of our community came to support our mission to empower people to grow food for health and self-sustainability. I am grateful for the support from our sponsors, donors, friends and neighbors. I want … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest Gala Marks a Major Victory for Gardening Education Programs
Food Forest Growing with Volunteers, Sponsors, Programs
The launch of the Prescott Food Forest and Gardeners Of Destiny (GOD) Training Program has been a real success. In fact, the eight-week Winter Greenhouse Gardening Course is sold out and has hosted 30 passionate local residents that want to learn how to grow food. Located at B Organic Farm, Chino Valley, the program’s first week was on Jan. 21, 2023. While it was literally freezing outside, the greenhouse was a balmy 50 degrees with the help of heaters, provided by my non-profit “Make 100 … [Read more...] about Food Forest Growing with Volunteers, Sponsors, Programs
Volunteering, Learning, Celebrating Opportunities at Prescott Food Forest
"A very fun, educational experience!” That’s the exact quote of a happy Trinity Christian School student who just got done volunteering in the greenhouse at B Organic Farm in Chino Valley recently. In fact, in two days, there were 40 Trinity 9th graders learning, experiencing and helping tend to the garden at our new Gardeners Of Destiny (G.O.D.) Education Center. Teaching kids and people of all ages how to grow food is at the core of our mission. In addition, we teach the importance of … [Read more...] about Volunteering, Learning, Celebrating Opportunities at Prescott Food Forest
Growing Charm on the Farm
It’s easy to say you’re going to do something. It’s exciting to think about the future. But, when it’s time to bring all these dreams and ideas to fruition, it’s time to do it. I’m very proud of the effort that many people have given to bring the Prescott Food Forest @ B Organic Farm to reality. We have hosted local gardening clubs, gardening enthusiasts and students to tour B Organic Farm. Everyone who visits is impressed and wants to be part of it. That’s the true spirit of community … [Read more...] about Growing Charm on the Farm