Community Gardening 

At Grounded, one of our core pillars is our garden, which we cultivate throughout the entire year. We believe that everyone should have access to the knowledge needed to grow food and to understand the full process, from the tiniest seed to the fresh harvest that ends up on our tables. This knowledge helps us reconnect with nature and understand the value and care provided by the farmers in our communities who nourish us.

Growing food is more than simply planting. It teaches us to look for signs in the soil, to notice what needs attention, to observe new leaves and flowers, and to acknowledge the bugs and pollinators that help create a healthy environment for all. A seed represents far more than itself. It carries history, family and tradition, and sometimes it can even feel like a comforting connection to a homeland far away.

Every week we aim to share this vision and the passion we feel when our hands are in the soil and when we see our crops grow and flowers bloom. This is why each Sunday we gather in our garden to educate anyone interested in food production. We focus strongly on offering accessible information, because not everyone has had the chance to witness the magical process that happens long before vegetables arrive in markets or stores. We want people to fall in love again with the roots of life: nature at its best, and ourselves as witnesses to the sacred cycle that sustains us. We hope to help everyone understand the delicate links that connect everything, including us.

Week after week, this activity brings heart-warming moments. It has never been about us. It is about sharing, connecting and learning together. It is a place where we give what we can and receive even more in return. We cherish the excitement of a child discovering how potatoes grow. We value the curiosity of community members who help us identify native herbs among our crops and remind us that they are not just weeds but part of the ecosystem.

We strive to create moments that connect people and make them feel part of their community. We want to empower individuals to make sustainable changes that work for them. Above all, we want people to feel connected to their traditions, to themselves, to the unseen hands within our food chains and to the very ground that offers us endless opportunities.

Although no text can fully express our passion and philosophy, we remain committed to giving back, to nurturing growth in all forms, to learning continuously and to sharing our joy and enthusiasm. We cannot imagine a better way to honour everything we have received.

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