Author archives: mrgarden1

We are pleased to share the exciting news that work has begun on Battlefield Farms and Gardens’ community garden on Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church’s property at 2723 Louise Avenue! We are so grateful for the opportunity to help transform this space on property previously used as a dump for…

Volunteering at a community garden is a fun and rewarding experience that offers numerous benefits. It fosters a sense of bonding and teamwork. Working together towards a common goal promotes collaboration, strengthens relationships, and creates a shared sense of accomplishment. Whether you’re working on planting, weeding, or harvesting, you’ll find…

As parents, we often worry about keeping our children clean and germ-free. However, research has shown that playing in the dirt can actually have many health benefits for kids, especially when it comes to growing their own food. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of kids playing in…

Community gardens are a fantastic addition to any neighborhood, and they provide numerous benefits to both individuals and the community as a whole. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the advantages of having community gardens within walking distance.

On October 15, 2023, a ribbon-cutting was held for what was then called the Payne Avenue Community Garden located at 2723 Louise Avenue on property owned by Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. The ribbon-cutting was the culmination and fruition of a vision that Chris Battle had in 2018 to build…

We recently gathered at Beardsley Farm for our monthly membership meeting, where we toured the farm and focused on the topic of farm and garden data and recordkeeping. The training, led by the knowledgeable Charlotte Rodina, provided invaluable insights into maintaining accurate records for our farming and gardening activities. We…