Grow & Give
Cultivating Kindness One Garden at a Time
Grow & Give helps people grow food and flowers and share what they grow with their community.
Grow & Give is a self-guided program designed to meet you where you are, whether you are planting your first seeds or adding a few extra plants to an existing garden with the intention of giving back. Through simple guides, practical resources, and real-world examples, Grow & Give makes gardening feel approachable and meaningful.
Participants are encouraged to grow in ways that work for their space, time, and budget, and to share their harvest through free flower stands, neighbor-to-neighbor giving, or small acts of kindness rooted in abundance. Grow & Give is not about growing perfectly or growing big. It is about growing with care and sharing what you can.
Explore the Grow & Give Guides
Getting Started with Grow & Give
A beginner-friendly guide to growing with intention and sharing with your community.
This guide walks you through the basics of gardening, including where and how to grow successfully whether you are working with a yard, raised bed, or containers. You will also learn simple, approachable ways to start sharing your harvest with neighbors in a way that feels doable and meaningful.
Site Prep 101
Practical ways to prepare your garden space, no matter where you are starting.
Not sure how to turn grass, weeds, or compacted soil into a garden? This guide explores multiple site preparation methods, including mulching, sod cutting, smothering, herbicide use, and other approaches, so you can choose what works best for your space, values, and timeline.
DIY Watering & Rain Harvesting
Low-cost watering solutions and simple ways to make the most of rain at home.
This guide shares creative alternatives to traditional watering systems, along with an introduction to harvesting rainwater at home. Designed to be flexible and accessible, it helps reduce water waste while keeping your garden healthy even on a budget.
Grow & Give Resource Library
All Grow & Give guides and printable resources, gathered in one place.
Getting Started with Grow & Give
Gardening basics, where and how to grow, and simple ways to start sharing with your community.
DIY Watering & Rain Harvesting
Low-cost watering alternatives and simple ways to collect and use rainwater at home.
Recommended Local Garden Suppliers
A curated list of local places to find plants, soil, tools, and other garden essentials.
Site Prep 101
Different methods for preparing your garden site, including mulching, sod cutting, smothering, herbicides, and more.
Getting Started with a Raised Bed
Example raised bed layouts to help you plan your space and choose what works best for your garden.