The Prescott Food Forest @ B Organic Farm in Chino Valley has a BIG vision. The need to grow non-GMO, organic food has never been more pressing. We are getting calls from charitable groups like St Vincent DePaul Food Ministry and others that are asking us to provide healthy and natural food and vegetables so they can give it to the many hungry and needy people they serve. We would like to accommodate them and others, including Yavapai County and Paulden Food Banks, Solid Rock Food Pantry in … [Read more...] about Food Forest Calls for Volunteer Gardeners
John Murphy
Nominations Being Accepted for Arline’s Angel Award
Every year, the Make 100 Healthy Foundation gives an award in honor and memory of my mom, Arline, to someone who gives from their heart, cares about others and represents the power of grace. My mom was a teacher, a gardener and a visionary. She always helped others in need. She taught me how to grow food and most importantly, she instilled in me the love of God and family. She was stricken with a terminal disease and given only six months to live. Amazingly, she lived 14 more years. She never … [Read more...] about Nominations Being Accepted for Arline’s Angel Award
Sun is Shining for Farmers, Gardeners
Are you ready to get your hands dirty and start growing food? With the recent confirmation of Robert F Kennedy, Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, there is a new sheriff in town, and he’s focused on empowering small farmers to help Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). Make Prescott Healthy Again On a local level, we are committed to Make Prescott Healthy Again. Buying locally grown food is wonderful, but to truly gain self-sustainable status, learning to grow your own food … [Read more...] about Sun is Shining for Farmers, Gardeners
Prescott Food Forest Keeps Growing
It’s that time of year again. Even though it’s cold outside, dreams to plant and grow fruits and vegetables dance in our heads. Now is the time to plan your garden and get the education needed to become knowledgeable and proficient to do so successfully. To help Quad Cities residents gain the insights and skills to not only grow a garden, but to become self-sufficient and sustainable, there are numerous programs and events available to master many aspects of gardening and homesteading. … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest Keeps Growing
Creating a Frenzy of Fun for Gardeners
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
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
