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. In a word – “awesome” describes the experiences their Sensory Garden affords preschoolers at Kansas City’s Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired. Here they experience the joy of […]
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. Forty-two years ago, a young Korean girl arrived in Kansas City, Kansas and began putting down roots that bound her to the community for decades. The St. Joseph’s […]
Thank you for making plans to join us in the Beanstalk Children’s Garden this Saturday evening for Gardens at Sunset! Please take note of the following information and tips, so you can enjoy the evening to its fullest: Parking Parking along Kensington Avenue is limited, and typically fills quickly. For the easiest parking experience, we […]
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 […]
Dear friends, This spring, in Kansas City, A child who is growing up in a neighborhood with more gas stations than grocery stores will discover the joy and wonder of growing and tasting a radish for the first time. Teenagers will gather in a neighborhood garden, where they’ll learn valuable skills and take pride in […]
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 – […]
