Lemon Grove Grows Community Garden

05/01/2026

🌸 You’re Invited! 🌿
Join us for the first workshop in our Petals & Peace series—a beautiful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together.
This inspiring series is facilitated by Nichelle Wentz, a passionate and knowledgeable co-steward of a small urban farm, currently completing her horticultural certification. Her hands-on experience and love for nature create a welcoming space for all.
✨ What can you expect?
• Practical gardening tips you can use right away
• A peaceful, uplifting environment
• Meaningful connection with community
• Inspiration to nurture both plants and yourself
Come be a part of something special—we can’t wait to grow with you! 🌱💛
Program Summary
Petals & Peace is a garden-based learning program designed to teach community members foundational plant knowledge, environmental awareness, and practical horticulture skills through sensory-rich activities. Rooted in therapeutic horticulture principles, the program blends hands-on education with mindful engagement to support both learning and emotional well-being.
Offered in partnership with Thrive Lemon Grove, sessions take place at the Lemon Grove Community Garden. This collaboration expands access to outdoor learning, aligns with Thrive’s mission to advance public health and safety, and strengthens community connection through shared garden education experiences.

04/24/2026

Hello Community,

We’re excited to invite you to be part of something special! Our Lemon Grove Community Garden is looking for volunteers to join our amazing team.

We offer monthly opportunities to help care for and maintain our beautiful garden—whether you enjoy planting, cleaning, or simply spending time outdoors, there’s a place for you here.

If you’re interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at [email protected] for more information.

We look forward to growing together!

Joyce Moore, President, Thrive Lemon Grove

04/17/2026

PETALS & PEACE: GARDEN-BASED LEARNING FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Gentle, nature-based sessions for stress relief, skill-building, and environmental education
WHAT IS HORTICULTURAL THERAPY (HT)
Horticultural therapy is the professionally guided use of plant-based and nature-based activities to support emotional, physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Through intentional interaction with plants and garden environments, participants experience reduced stress, improved mood, and strengthened connection to community. Petals & Peace adapts these principles into an accessible, educational format, blending hands-on horticulture learning with wellness-supportive practices.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Petals & Peace is a garden-based learning program designed to teach community members foundational plant knowledge, environmental awareness, and practical horticulture skills through sensory-rich activities. Rooted in therapeutic horticulture principles, the program blends hands-on education with mindful engagement to support both learning and emotional wellbeing.
Offered in partnership with Thrive Lemon Grove, sessions take place at the Lemon Grove Community Garden. This collaboration expands access to outdoor learning, aligns with Thrive’s mission to advance public health and safety, and strengthens community connection through shared garden education experiences.
Led by Nichelle, a horticulture student, horticultural therapy intern, and co-steward of a small urban farm, Petals & Peace blends plant-based education with mindful engagement to create restorative learning environments for participants of all ages.
PROGRAM RATIONAL
Many communities experience limited access to hands-on environmental education, plant knowledge, and opportunities to learn.

04/07/2026

🌿💛 A New Week, A Fresh Start 💛🌿
There’s no better way to begin your week than by planning a visit to your local farmers market. Fresh food, friendly faces, and a space where community comes first. We can’t wait to welcome you!

04/02/2026

🌿💛 You’re Invited… Come Spend the Day With Us 💛🌿

There’s a place for you at the Lemon Grove Farmers Market—a place where smiles are shared, conversations flow, and community feels like family.

Stroll through fresh, locally grown produce, support our amazing vendors, and enjoy the sounds of live music filling the air. Whether you come for the food, the fellowship, or just a peaceful moment to connect, you are always welcome here.

Bring a friend, bring your loved ones, or simply bring yourself—we would truly love to see you.

With open hearts and warm smiles, we’ll be waiting for you. 💛

01/22/2026

01/08/2026

🌟🌿 FRIENDS, FAMILY & LEMON GROVE COMMUNITY! 🌿🌟
We are BACK and so excited to welcome you to the Lemon Grove Farmer’s Market 2026! This season is all about PURE, farm-fresh produce—grown with love and free of chemicals and pesticides!

Come shop for fresh, delicious fruits and veggies, support our incredible local farmers and vendors, enjoy mouth-watering food, uplifting entertainment, and beautiful fellowship with neighbors and new friends. This is more than a market—it’s a community celebration! 💚

Lemon Grove family, I have a big favor to ask… let’s SELL OUT the Farmer’s Market truck! 🥬🍓🥕 Show up, show love, support our farmers, and treat your body to the goodness it deserves with PURE produce.

We can’t wait to see your smiling faces—let’s make this our BEST season yet! 🌱✨💃🏽🕺🏽

12/18/2025

Today’s Special at the Lemon Grove Farmer’s Market: Lola’s Famous Tamales — fresh, flavorful, and always a favorite!

12/11/2025

I’m excited to share that the Farmers Market will reopen this Thursday! We will have beautiful weather!

Come out and join us for a fun and festive day at the market. We’ll be featuring Walter Gentry and his band—amazing entertainment you won’t want to miss! Let’s kick off the holiday season together. Hope to see you there!

12/03/2025

You’re Invited to Our Garden Mural Reveal! 🌿🎨
Dear Community,
We are excited to welcome you to a very special moment in our community garden—a joyful celebration of our brand-new mural! This beautiful artwork represents growth, creativity, and the spirit of our neighborhood, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Join us for a warm and inspiring morning featuring music, spoken word, light refreshments, and a chance to tour the garden. It will be a time to come together, celebrate our shared space, and enjoy the beauty we’ve cultivated as a community.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 7730 Central Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
We hope you’ll join us and be part of this meaningful moment. Your presence will make it even more special.
With gratitude and excitement,
[Joyce Moore / Thrive Lemon Grove / Garden Team]