PLANTING SEEDS, GROWING FUTURES: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES

 This past season has been one of growth and transformation for our Ready, Set, Grow! initiative. From exciting community collaborations to heartwarming success stories, we’re thrilled to share our journey with you. Read more

 Recognizing the critical role of Social Determinants of Health—such as access to nutritious foods and opportunities for physical activity—we embarked on a mission to improve community health outcomes through school gardens. Read more

 As Master Gardener Volunteer Trainees, our journey began as a personal quest for knowledge, but it quickly blossomed into something far greater—a mission to cultivate not only gardens but also young minds. Read more

 We are beyond honored to receive the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Award of Excellence in the Demonstration Garden category for our Ready, Set, Grow! program! This award, presented at the UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer State Conference, recognizes the outstanding efforts of Master Gardener Volunteers in the creation, maintenance, and education of demonstration gardens. See Instagram video here

Susana Peñaranda and Yaredly Hernandez, driven by a deep passion for knowledge and community enrichment, graduated as Florida Master Gardener Volunteers in 2022. Their dedication led to the creation of the Ready, Set, Grow! (RSG) Initiative, a transformative program designed to foster a love for nature and learning among children at Moore Park, Eaton, and Lemon City Child Learning Centers in the City of Miami. RSG combines essential nutrition education with…Read full press release 

Kids immersed themselves in the world of nutrition, learning hands-on about plant care and the magic of home-grown goodness. A big shoutout to everyone who made this event bloom with knowledge and fun!  Watch Youtube Video

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Seed Library at Verde Gardens, powered by The Happy Seeds Project during our Ready, Set, Grow! garden reactivation 🌿✨. This incredible initiative was made possible thanks to the support of Camillus House, the amazing Miami Trailblaz3rs Leadership Miami cohort, and the South Florida Progress Foundation. See video here.