Orchards

Unity Gardens is partnering with The Giving Grove to install urban orchards throughout northern Indiana.

The Giving Grove:
Their mission is to provide healthy calories, strengthen community, and improve the urban environment through a nationwide network of sustainable little orchards. For more information on Giving Grove:
www.givinggrove.org

The Giving Grove Approach
The Giving Grove program approach is based on six key tenets:

Neighborhood Leadership: Our orchards ignite the power of the neighborhood.
Stewardship: Residents lead their neighbors in planting, maintaining and harvesting.
Curbside Access: Healthy food grows directly in the neighborhoods where it is needed most.
Increase Green Space: Vacant lots become places for neighborhood gatherings, play, art, and more
Holistic Best Practices: Stewards use selected varieties, beneficial insects, and probiotics to mimic nature.
A Resource Network: Our affiliates share resources, experience and expertise.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK? by Katie Lane

Orchard Application

If you'd like to become an orchard site, please fill out this application and we'll let you know if you qualify!

* Indicates required field

Do you have a water source less than 25 ft from the orchard? *

Yes No

Does your site receive at least 8 hours of sun? *

Yes No

Do you have at least two volunteer stewards committed to maintaining the orchard and attending steward workshops? *

Yes No

What is the address of your orchard (including city and zip code)? *

Who owns the land the orchard would be on? *

We own the land We lease the land We have permission from the owner to use the land

If you do not own the land, please detail who owns the land here. *

Who would serve as your primary steward? What is their email and phone number? *

Who would serve as your secondary steward? What's their email and phone number? *

What are your goals for your orchard? *

How will the produce from your orchard be distributed? *

Are there any organizations (neighborhood organizations, schools, churches, etc) that will assist with the orchard? *

Do you have any organizations committed to supporting the orchard financially? If so, please detail here. *

What email would you like to receive updates at? *

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Urban Orchards

Orchard Application

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