Since 2020, TVCGCoop has been working to grow strength in the Treasure Valley community through community gardens.
Inspired by the Victory Garden era and driven by the challenges of the COVID pandemic, we built a network of over 40 gardens in just two years.
Our mission has been twofold
To increase food security and cultivate community connections.
By empowering individuals and neighborhoods to grow their own food, we promote sustainability and create a stronger sense of togetherness.
🌿 Garden Tour at Kleiner Park Hosted by Meridian Co-op Gardeners
Saturday, July 12 at 10:45 AM
We’re gathering for a summer garden tour at the Kleiner Park Community Garden—and as ever, their space is absolutely abundant! Can’t wait to see what’s growing and connect with the folks who help make it thrive!
🌿 What to Plant in July
—and Why It’s Not Too Late to Start!
July might feel like the height of summer, but it’s not too late to get planting—especially if you know what to focus on. Whether you're direct seeding, transplanting, or starting fall crops, there's still plenty to do in the garden this month.
Support Our Farmworker Communities
This is by far not all that farmworkers are facing this season, but it’s one tangible way we can show up in support:
👉 Give to the JJ Hispanic Scholarship Fund Emergency Relief Campaign – providing essential aid for farmworker families facing crisis this summer.
And take time to learn more about the powerful work being done by the Idaho Organization of Resource Councils (IORC) to support food justice, farmworker rights, and rural communities across the state.
Every shared harvest and bit of care matters. Keep growing, and keep showing up.
We’re honored to share that TVCGCoop was featured on KTVB Channel 7
The segment highlights the spirit of community growing across the valley. Thanks to everyone helping cultivate opportunities to connect, share, and find affinity as community gardeners!
Garden Tours Are Back!
Mark Your Calendar:
June 26 Thursday, 7pm: Liberty Park Community Garden – Global Gardens
July 12 Saturday, 10:45am: Kleiner Park – Meridian Co-op Gardeners
August 14 Thursday 7pm: Discovery Garden – Discovery Park Meridian
August 16 Saturday, 9am: Surprise Valley Garden
September Date TBD: The Grow More Good Garden
Timing subject to change! Don’t worry, we’ll let you know.
Click this image for a detailed list of gardens seeking gardeners in 2025!
Garden Stories Blog
According to the USDA Economic Research Service Nov. 2024 and Civil Eats Sept. 2024
There are many reasons people are considering community gardens.
For many households in our area, food is the second-highest monthly bill.
Demand for food assistance in parts of US has doubled after Covid-19. Food pantries in the U.S. are stretched to the limits. Inflation and a cut in SNAP benefits have led more to seek assistance. According to Feeding America the food insecurity rate in Ada County is 9.1%, or 36,850 food insecure people.
Not everyone has access to space to grow their own food, or the time to cultivate a full garden. Community gardens can be part of filling the gap.
Gardens Can Provide the Following:
Food and Nutrition security, from fresh, nutrient-dense food
Green spaces in the city!
Places to connect with others and find solace!
Feelings of empowerment from growing some of our own food!
Reconnecting with nature and developing an understanding of what all goes into growing good food!
Compassion for who grows the majority of our food!
A place for sharing good ideas, struggles to overcome together, and hopes!
Music-making has also been known to happen in garden spaces!
Starting seeds is a powerful act. It’s the spark of intention that connects us to seasons, soil, and sustenance. But once those tiny green shoots break through the soil—then what? This post expands on our zine, offering practical guidance