just one part of our work: retirement communities...
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how we do it....
Coordination, meeting, and planning usually begins in later winter. The hard work usually begins for our community projects in early spring as the ground begins to thaw. We partner with local companies and regional contractors to begin the installation of the accessible pathways if needed, and then we add/ build raised garden beds and trees shortly thereafter. Planting will take place as weather permits, usually in two phases: planting seeds and planting starts. We are happy to take part in these planting days and provide as much guidance as needed. We tailor our projects, specifications, and maintenance to the needs of the community and ability of the seniors. Maintaining, harvesting, and tending will take place weekly. Annual maintenance will be included as part of each ongoing project, as well as follow-up visits, social check-ins, and seasonal questionnaires. Produce will be provided to all residents, neighbors, and friends with any leftover abundance donated to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank.
how it really gets done...
We are able to meet with our seniors, design our projects, follow-up weekly with our projects, build the gardens, install the paths, plant the seeds, hang the bird feeders, spread the mulch, lay the gravel, til in the organic compost and soil, hand deliver the gloves, hats, hoses, sprinklers, and extra seeds and plants, and maintain the gardens each and every year because we have an amazing support system! We couldn't really do it without the financial and in-kind support from many generous friends, foundations, businesses, corporations, and our volunteers. Thank you!
A very special thank you to the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, High Stakes Foundation, the Kampe Foundation, The Pocket Foundation, Harry Chapin Foundation, Montana Dakota Utilities Foundation, A Well-Fed World, One Valley Community Foundation, The Benson Foundation, Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Gallatin Gardeners Club, and numerous, generous individual supporters and community businesses such as Cashman's Nursery, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Cobrahead Tools, High Mowing Seeds, Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden, Seed Savers, Victory Seed Company, Owenhouse Ace Hardware, Murdoch's Home and Ranch Supply, and Simkins-Hallin Lumber Company. Thank you!
A very special thank you to the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, High Stakes Foundation, the Kampe Foundation, The Pocket Foundation, Harry Chapin Foundation, Montana Dakota Utilities Foundation, A Well-Fed World, One Valley Community Foundation, The Benson Foundation, Town Pump Charitable Foundation, Gallatin Gardeners Club, and numerous, generous individual supporters and community businesses such as Cashman's Nursery, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Cobrahead Tools, High Mowing Seeds, Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden, Seed Savers, Victory Seed Company, Owenhouse Ace Hardware, Murdoch's Home and Ranch Supply, and Simkins-Hallin Lumber Company. Thank you!