The goal of our Resiliency Gardens program is to empower and support families in growing their own food at or near their homes, so it will be accessible to them at any time. Additionally, the gardens will provide educational opportunities, connection to the natural world and each other, appreciation of the soil to table cycle and an opportunity for the stress relief that comes when families are able to be together, outside (a.k.a. eco-therapy).
Project purpose:
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it has created in Central Texas communities, Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability (PEAS) is working to supply supplemental relief and a connection to nature for families experiencing economic challenges in our community while continuing to provide outdoor and edible education by providing materials for building and maintaining home-based gardens along with virtual garden education and support for adults and children.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it has created in Central Texas communities, Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability (PEAS) is working to supply supplemental relief and a connection to nature for families experiencing economic challenges in our community while continuing to provide outdoor and edible education by providing materials for building and maintaining home-based gardens along with virtual garden education and support for adults and children.
Ways to get involved!
1. Donate!
Help provide gardening resources to an economically disadvantaged Austin area family. See below to learn more about the program and what your donation will provide.
2. Become a business sponsor!
Business owners, contact admin@peascommunity.org about becoming a business sponsor of this program.
3. Apply for a Lettuce Grow Farm Stand!
Cohort 3 applications open in November 2020!
We are now taking applications for Cohort 2 gardens that will be distributed in September just in time for fall and winter gardening!
4. Buy transplants!
Transplant sales: Due to the late Aug early Sept heat transplants are not ready for fall sales window.
Help provide gardening resources to an economically disadvantaged Austin area family. See below to learn more about the program and what your donation will provide.
2. Become a business sponsor!
Business owners, contact admin@peascommunity.org about becoming a business sponsor of this program.
3. Apply for a Lettuce Grow Farm Stand!
Cohort 3 applications open in November 2020!
We are now taking applications for Cohort 2 gardens that will be distributed in September just in time for fall and winter gardening!
4. Buy transplants!
Transplant sales: Due to the late Aug early Sept heat transplants are not ready for fall sales window.
Fund a Resiliency Garden for a Family Experiencing an Economic Challenge
Your donation will provide the following to an Austin area family:
$15 - Seeds
$30 - Transplants
$75 - Containers, compost, organic fertilizer
$150 - Basic set of garden tools (including full size shovel & flat fork)
$250 - Materials for a 4’x8’ raised bed
$350 - 12 hours of educational workshops and support
$1000 - The whole shebang! - Home garden with all materials procurement, coordination, delivery and full support
$15 - Seeds
$30 - Transplants
$75 - Containers, compost, organic fertilizer
$150 - Basic set of garden tools (including full size shovel & flat fork)
$250 - Materials for a 4’x8’ raised bed
$350 - 12 hours of educational workshops and support
$1000 - The whole shebang! - Home garden with all materials procurement, coordination, delivery and full support
Please help us reach our preliminary goal of $25,000
to assist 25 families with building and supporting their home gardens!
to assist 25 families with building and supporting their home gardens!
PEAS will supply materials, transplants, and seeds for home gardens, (in-ground backyard, raised bed, or container gardens for patio spaces) along with live and remote support. This will be continuous support for establishing gardens and making use of the food that is harvested through two seasons of growing, provided by PEAS garden mentors. Communication will take place over the phone, via email, by live web video, video tutorials, and customized newsletters. We will provide a minimum 12 hours of customized support for each family over the course of the project.
Materials will be delivered to homes with initial set up instructions and the first follow up call will be set up to jointly create an implementation timeline. PEAS will ensure materials procurement and distribution is handled in a way that is consistent with CDC guidelines.
Materials will be delivered to homes with initial set up instructions and the first follow up call will be set up to jointly create an implementation timeline. PEAS will ensure materials procurement and distribution is handled in a way that is consistent with CDC guidelines.
Transplants for Purchase: Get-a-Pack & Give-a-Pack
Want transplants for curbside pick-up? We got you covered! Email admin@peascommunity.org for details.
- Pick up in South Austin!
It takes a village!
Thanks to our Cohort 2 supporters!
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Thanks to our Cohort 1 supporters!
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