2 Garden Workshops to “Grow-On-Purpose”


Hi Reader,

Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about perennials, high-yield crops, and permaculture guilds—but how do we scale these efforts into a movement that truly makes a difference?

That’s exactly what Climate Victory Gardens are all about.

Inspired by the Victory Gardens of WWI and WWII, where 20 million Americans grew 40% of the nation’s produce, Climate Victory Gardens are taking root again — not just to feed families but to regenerate soil, restore ecosystems, and help reverse climate change. 🌎

🌿 Victory Gardens: Past & Present

During WWI and WWII, Victory Gardens helped families grow their own food, reduced pressure on the food supply, and created a more resilient nation.

Today, Climate Victory Gardens are reviving this movement—not just for food security but for the restoration of the land and the stewardship of creation.

The best place to find God is in a garden. You can dig for Him there. – George Bernard Shaw

Each time we plant a seed, we participate in God’s plan for renewal, bringing life from the soil and nourishment to those around us. 🌍 We are called to care for our communities, steward our resources wisely, and leave behind something better than what we inherited.


🌱 Free Workshop: The 10 Forgotten Steps of Organic Gardening

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5th
Time: 2 PM ET | 11 AM PT
📍 Hosted by Green America (Live on Zoom)
🌿 In this interactive introduction-to-permaculture workshop, we’ll cover:
10 overlooked techniques that make organic gardening easier and more productive
How to design a Climate Victory Garden that builds soil, retains water, and captures carbon
A free downloadable PDF workbook to apply what you’ve learned immediately
💻 Can't make it live? No worries! Everyone who registers will receive a recording.


🌳 Paid Workshop: Build A Guild at Bethany Farm (March 22)

If you want to go deeper into permaculture design, join us in person or via livestream for the Build A Guild Workshop at Bethany Farm!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 22
📍 Location: Bethany Farm (or join online!)
🌱 All in-person attendees will take home seeds they’ve started!
🌿 At this hands-on workshop, you’ll:
Learn how to build a permaculture guild for a self-sustaining garden
Design plant communities that support each other
Choose perennials and companion plants to increase yields naturally


🌎 Join the Movement—Starting with These Workshops!

Both workshops are designed to help you grow abundantly, regenerate the earth, and become part of a larger movement.

Will you join us? 🌿 We can’t wait to see what you grow.


Grow Abundantly,
🌿 Nicky and Dave

Dave & Nicky Schauder

Nicky and Dave Schauder are passionate about helping families grow their food, and medicine and find God in the garden

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