Garden
Meet the Bees in Jan’s Garden
In the spring of 2025, NTFB welcomed beehives in partnership with Oak Cliff Bee Co. The bees pollinate produce and flowers in the garden (as well as around NTFB) and also…
New Season of Garden Network Growth
NTFB is working to expand the number of partner gardens in high-needs areas so that more fresh food is grown for neighbors. The start of fall means the planting of…
Bees are Buzzing into NTFB Kids Camp
Students attending North Texas Food Bank’s third-annual Kids Camp will learn about the importance of pollination in food in addition to gaining an understanding of food insecurity. There’s something new…
Starting a Vegetable Garden? Consider a Seed Swap
NTFB’s Garden Specialist says not to overlook sharing seeds as you expand your craft. Ask any gardener and they can tell you that seeds can be expensive! Whether you are…
Neighbors Are Enjoying Fresh Greens Thanks to Jill Stone Community Garden
The North Texas Food Bank partner at Temple Emanu-El is growing more fresh food for neighbors visiting Vickery Meadow Food Pantry with the support of a North Texas Food Bank…
Soil is the Most Important Thing You Grow in the Garden
NTFB’s garden specialist shares some tips on cultivating rich soil to support your plants. In the North Texas Food Bank’s Jan’s Garden, we are big fans of organic garden practices…
Harvesting with Purpose
Jan’s Garden at the North Texas Food Bank grows fresh produce for neighbors visiting The Storehouse Community Center. What starts as a seed in the greenhouse of Jan’s Garden ultimately…
Jill Stone Community Garden is Growing to Serve More Neighbors
The NTFB partner garden at Temple Emanu-El is adding a second greenhouse to grow more culturally relevant food for those facing hunger. Snake melon, tatsoi, pak choi and sweet peppers…
How to Turn Household Items into Helpful Gardening Tools
The North Texas Food Bank’s garden specialist shares some of her favorite gardening tool hacks Gardening can be as simple or complex as you want to make it. Personally, I…