Garden Spotlight Quindaro Rally Garden – Inspiring Visionaries and KCK’s Quindaro Community Growing from a start of three raised beds to several thousand square feet of tilled garden beds, the Quindaro Rally Garden celebrates its third anniversary of giving free berries, potatoes, greens and fresh vegetables to anyone in the neighborhood who needs to […]
This story was contributed by Martha Walker, retired newspaper and United Press International wire service reporter who also worked 22 years in corporate communications and market research. Growing from a start of three raised beds to several thousand square feet of tilled garden beds, the Quindaro Rally Garden celebrates its third anniversary of giving free […]
Garden Spotlight Paseo West Community Garden Party On Saturday, July 7th, the Paseo West Community Garden welcomed neighbors to its 7th annual Community Garden Party. The afternoon featured live music, a tasty vegetarian lunch, and a bountiful harvest of cabbage, kale, collards, and other greens shared with guests. Gardens at Sunset Early Bird Tickets Available […]
The Joy Garden to Serve Special Needs Groups and More! On Friday, May 31st, KCCG’s Community Partner Gardens program led a group of volunteers from the St. Luke Presbyterian Joy Church to build 10 raised beds on the church grounds in North Kansas City. The Joy Garden will serve as a community garden for several […]
This story was contributed by Martha Walker, retired newspaper and United Press International wire service reporter who also worked 22 years in corporate communications and market research. What began as collaborative brainstorming between a Grandview High School teacher and a retired teacher who develops educational initiatives for Kansas City Community Gardens has introduced another generation […]
Orchard Spotlight Neighborhood Orchard at World Harvest Ministries On Saturday, May 4th, KCCG’s Giving Grove team planted a new orchard at Memphis Park with World Harvest Ministries. The orchard and soon to be community garden was planted to honor two young individuals, Memphis and Memoree, that tragically passed away in a house fire. We can’t […]
APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER Important Upcoming Dates Spring is in full swing and KCCG is here to help you get your garden growing! Check out these important upcoming dates below. Tomato Day – April 26th Warm Season Plants and Seeds Available Includes tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, tomatillos, ground cherries and herbs. Sweet Potatoes – […]
MARCH 2019 NEWSLETTER Important March Dates For Seed and Plant Availability March is here and that means Spring is right around the corner! Thanks to our amazing and reliable volunteers who have been busy packing seeds and planting seedlings for the greenhouse, we’re excited to announce these important dates for seed and plant […]
This story was contributed by Martha Walker, retired newspaper and United Press International wire service reporter who also worked 22 years in corporate communications and market research. Back in 2005 when Kansas City Community Gardens collaborated with Harvesters Community Food Network and Kansas City Master Gardeners to create an inspiring “demonstration” garden near 39th Street […]
Kansas Citians are no strangers to hot, dry summers. And for many community gardeners in KC who grow food in vacant lots and sites with limited access to water, keeping their gardens hydrated is a challenge once the spring rains end and the summer heat takes over. A little over 3 years ago, Kansas City […]
