COVID-19 AND GARDENING

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Home gardening offers a safe way to stay physically active, intellectually engaged, and healthy during these trying times. Consumption of fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs improves our health and strengthens our immune systems, thus increasing resistance to viruses and chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and even some cancers. 

And with children at home due to mandated school closures, gardening provides students (and lifelong learners) of all ages hands-on learning activities that reinforce and build on school curricula while reducing boredom and supporting mental health.  

Whether you have a large or small yard, or even a sunny window, it’s possible to produce a number of food-producing plants and herbs. The basic requirements are soil, water, a source of nutrition like compost or fertilizers,  direct sunlight for about 6 – 8 hours each day and you. 

Steam Onward, the Ujaama Farming group, and #Coop Gardens, are dedicated to helping you make your home garden dreams, and related food security, a reality. Our non-profit provides gardening services to seniors and others who desire starting a home garden. 

Connected to national campaigns and associated resources,  we currently offer:

• locally adapted seeds and plants, 
• a tilling service for those looking to break ground, and 
• consultation by experts in the field.