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Not long ago, I found myself sifting through my mother’s old recipe box with faded newspaper clippings and yellowed dividers labeled Meat, Casseroles, and Cakes. As I turned each card, childhood memories resurfaced, like the time I came home from school to find homemade egg noodles draped across our kitchen like a maze. Food carries memory. Our family…
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Join Us Get your hands dirty here and make new friends! May 14-15, 4:00 – 7:00 Nora Community Garden465 E 86th StreetIndianapolis, Indiana 123 Example Street, San Francisco, CA 12345(123)-456-7890
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Join us! We are looking for people who have a love for gardening and their community! May 22-23, 4:00 – 7:00 PM John Boner Neighborhood Center727 N Oriental StreetIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202
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We’re thrilled to announce that our very first Satellite Farm is opening in mid-May at the Boner Fitness & Learning Center! This marks a big milestone for Helpings of Hope. Launching a Satellite Farm was one of our 2025 program goals, and we’re honored to be the Center’s urban farm provider. Located on Indy’s Near Eastside,…
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Position Available: Farm Assistant Our organization is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Farm Assistant for the 2025 season. If you have a passion for agriculture and a desire to make a positive impact in the community, we’d love to hear from you. Email us your resume at kathryn.beckman@helpingsofhopeindy.org…
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Yesterday, Patty Sanders, Helpings of Hope Board Director and Kitty Beckman, Executive Director participated in Get on Board 2024 Indiana at Newfields Museum of Art. Along with 118 other non-profits Helpings of Hope introduced our organization to people seeking board, committee and volunteer leadership positions. We met some great people and fellow non-profit leaders doing…
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Position Available: Farm Assistant Our organization is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Farm Assistant for the 2024 season. If you have a passion for agriculture and a desire to make a positive impact in the community, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities: Requirements: If you are interested…
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Urban farming is a flexible and diverse concept that accommodates various approaches, making it accessible to city dwellers with different levels of expertise and resources. In this post, we’ll explore the wide range of urban farming methods, from small-scale balcony gardens to large rooftop farms. Balcony and Container Gardening For those with limited space, balcony…
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In this post, we will delve into the economic aspects of urban farming. As urbanization continues, urban agriculture presents not only environmental benefits but also economic opportunities for individuals, communities, and cities as a whole. Economic Benefits of Urban Farming 1. Job Creation: Urban farming creates employment opportunities. It involves a wide range of roles,…
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In recent years, urban farming has been gaining momentum as a powerful tool for creating more sustainable and eco-friendly cities. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of urban farming and its far-reaching impact on sustainability. What is Urban Farming? Urban farming, often referred to as urban agriculture, is the practice of growing,…
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The Nyanaya (African Eggplant) has been planted and will be ready to harvest in the next week or two. The African eggplant may also be known as Garden Eggs, Mock Tomato, ngogwe, or nyanya chungu. An eggplant requires a long, warm growing season, so it is most plentiful in late summer to fall. Health benefits…
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Mboga Uchungu (sour greens) is a common green in the African diet.This green can be eaten raw or cooked. Here are some cooking ideas for you to try: Mboga Uchungu eat them fresh without cooking to make a salad 1. Wash them …
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We are beginning a new venture of starting an urban farm in Indianapolis but need your help! We are in need of start up costs that will get our farm off to a great start. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe campaign to help Wilondja, Omba and Michael realize their 20 year dream of starting…
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Our first big donation to #northsidemissionministry, a food pantry at Second Presbyterian Church here in Indy. Swiss chard, yummy crunchy cucumbers, fresh peas, banana peppers, summer squash make a beautiful bouquet of health and freshness!#foodpantry#foodjustice#equitablefoodaccess
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Did you know that Nasturtiums are a natural pest controller? This helpful flower repels whiteflies, squash bugs, aphids, several kinds of beetles as well as as, cabbage loopers. Nasturtiums makes an airborne chemical that repels bugs not only for themselves, but for their fellow garden plant buddies.