Lemon Grove Grows Community Garden

09/09/2026

Grow Your Own! Join the Lemon Grove Community Garden!
The Lemon Grove Community Garden has garden plots available, and we’d love for you to become part of our growing community!
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just getting started, this is a wonderful opportunity to grow your own fresh, organic produce, learn new gardening skills, and connect with neighbors who share a love for healthy food and a healthier community.
🌻 Grow fresh, organic produce
🌻 Learn new gardening skills
🌻 Participate in workshops and activities
🌻 Connect with your community
🌻 Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own food!
Interested in reserving a garden plot or learning more?
📧 Contact me at: [email protected]
Come grow with us! Together, we’re growing healthy food, healthy people, and a stronger Lemon Grove!

09/04/2026

08/01/2026

Hi Friends,

We're so excited to see you this Saturday for Petals & Peace: Workshop Four! Here's everything you need to know:

📅 Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2026
🕙 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM(Drop-ins welcome)
📍 Location: Lemon Grove Community Garden, 7730 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945

This month's theme is Community & Connection. This session will emphasis collaborative garden activities designed to strengthen social bonds and belonging. We will do a group art project, maintenance our teaching bed and other areas of the garden, and share some watermelon my partner and I grew.

This workshop is free and open to all, so feel free to bring a friend.

We look forward to sharing this time with you in the garden!

Warm regards,
Nichelle Wentz
WenMor Urban Farm

07/29/2026

Saturday, August 1st:
🍅Morning Garden Meeting & Workshop🫜
8:30 AM – Pre-Meeting Weeding Party: Join us early to help clear common areas. As a reminder, please take a few moments to pull any and all weeds surrounding your individual garden beds to keep our space looking beautiful.
9:30 AM – Monthly Garden Meeting: Stay for our community updates. Attending monthly meetings is strongly encouraged!
During the Meeting – Soil Workshop: Learn hands-on techniques on how to grow and amend your garden bed for healthier plants and better yields.
🌸 Garden-Based Wellness Workshop: "Petals & Peace"🌻
Directly following our morning activities, we are thrilled to host Workshop Four: Community & Connection.
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (60 minutes, drop-ins welcome)
Cost: Free & open to all
Details: Presented by Nichelle Wentz (WenMor Urban Farm), this session focuses on shared learning, intergenerational exchange, and collaborative garden activities to strengthen our community bonds.

07/08/2026

🌸 You're Invited! 🌸

Come experience the beauty of nature, creativity, and community at our Petals & Peace Garden-Based Wellness Workshop!

Take a break from the busyness of life and join us for a relaxing, hands-on workshop where you'll connect with nature, express your creativity, and enjoy a peaceful hour in the garden. Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply looking for a meaningful way to unwind, this workshop is for you!

🌿 Workshop Theme: Creativity & Nature-Based Expression
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Lemon Grove Community Garden
7730 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945

This event is FREE and open to everyone! Bring a friend, a family member, or simply come as you are. We would love to share this uplifting experience with you.

Please see the attached flyer for additional details and use the QR code to RSVP.

We look forward to growing, creating, and finding peace together! 🌸🌿

05/01/2026

🌸 You’re Invited! 🌿
Join us for the first workshop in our Petals & Peace series—a beautiful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together.
This inspiring series is facilitated by Nichelle Wentz, a passionate and knowledgeable co-steward of a small urban farm, currently completing her horticultural certification. Her hands-on experience and love for nature create a welcoming space for all.
✨ What can you expect?
• Practical gardening tips you can use right away
• A peaceful, uplifting environment
• Meaningful connection with community
• Inspiration to nurture both plants and yourself
Come be a part of something special—we can’t wait to grow with you! 🌱💛
Program Summary
Petals & Peace is a garden-based learning program designed to teach community members foundational plant knowledge, environmental awareness, and practical horticulture skills through sensory-rich activities. Rooted in therapeutic horticulture principles, the program blends hands-on education with mindful engagement to support both learning and emotional well-being.
Offered in partnership with Thrive Lemon Grove, sessions take place at the Lemon Grove Community Garden. This collaboration expands access to outdoor learning, aligns with Thrive’s mission to advance public health and safety, and strengthens community connection through shared garden education experiences.