Uncategorized – G.R.O.W.! Gardeners for Regional Organic Wellbeing

GROW! seeks interested community members for board and officer positions

January 26, 2020

“An enchanted evening!” is how one woman described last year’s annual Farm to Table Fundraiser. Join us for a presentation on our 2019 achievements, followed by election of officers and board members. GROW’s annual membership meeting takes place Monday, January 27, at 5pm at the UI Extension Office. Refreshments will be served. There are many … More GROW! seeks interested community members for board and officer positions

Holiday greetings from GROW!

December 14, 2019

Dear GROW! Supporters,I want to thank you for helping us provide over a ton (over 2700 lb) of fresh organic produce to the 500 families who use our local food bank each month, as well as other organizations in our community like the Methodist Community Lunch served each Thursday. I am so proud to live in … More Holiday greetings from GROW!

Thanks to all our 2019 Farm to Table supporters and suppliers!

October 14, 2019

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all the members of the community who supplied or helped support our 2019 Farm to Table fundraising dinner at BeeHaven Flower Farm on Saturday, September 7. Thanks to all of you, it was a great success! Suppliers of food and silent auction items include:Annie Pflueger Photography … More Thanks to all our 2019 Farm to Table supporters and suppliers!

Our 2019 Farm to Table Fundraiser, Saturday, September 7, will be held at BeeHaven Flower Farm!

June 3, 2019

This year’s GROW Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner will be held Saturday, September 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at BeeHaven Flower Farm! Get your tickets now for this popular fall event! We will have music, local beer from Kootenai Valley Brewery, raffles, a silent auction, and a feast of local food grown at the … More Our 2019 Farm to Table Fundraiser, Saturday, September 7, will be held at BeeHaven Flower Farm!

One-Day Campaign on Thursday, May 2, Supports Nonprofits

April 30, 2019

Why give to Idaho nonprofits? Idaho Gives is a program designed to bring awareness and raise money for the more than 500 nonprofit organizations working tirelessly to build a stronger Idaho! In Bonners Ferry, both Gardeners for Regional Organic Wellbeing and The Pearl Theater participate in Idaho Gives. It’s a fun day of giving that … More One-Day Campaign on Thursday, May 2, Supports Nonprofits

Looking for a gardening job?

February 21, 2019

The GROW! Garden Manager position is responsible for planting, maintaining and harvesting the GROW! Community Garden located on the grounds of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry, ID. This 1/4-acre garden has a limited number of raised beds for rent, a large hoophouse, a small hoophouse, a perennial herb bed, several fruit trees, strawberries, and … More Looking for a gardening job?

Third Annual Farm to Table Fundraiser will be held on September 22

July 26, 2018

Come celebrate the bounty of Boundary County at the annual fundraising Farm to Table dinner for GROW on Saturday, September 22! The dinner, which is held at Boundary County Fairgrounds, begins with a social hour at 6pm. Two drinks are included with your ticket price. Featured local food will include local organic produce from the GROW … More Third Annual Farm to Table Fundraiser will be held on September 22

GROW planning a children’s garden plot

May 16, 2018

The Gardeners for Regional Organic Wellbeing (GROW) group will be creating a children’s plot at the community garden located next to the daycare center on the grounds of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry. This and other topics will be discussed at the May 16 meeting at 5pm at the UI Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai … More GROW planning a children’s garden plot

2018 GROW Membership Meeting Schedule

February 20, 2018

Please join us as we plan our 2018 activities! We meet at the following times at the UI Extension Meeting Room, 6447 Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry. All are welcome! Feb. 21 Mar. 7 Mar. 21 April 4 April 18 May 2 May 16 June 6 June 20 July 11 (postponed 1 week due to 4th … More 2018 GROW Membership Meeting Schedule

Garden plots available to rent for 2018

April 18, 2017

Are you interested in growing your own fresh vegetables in a ready-made organic garden? We have inexpensive plots available at the GROW (Gardeners for Regional Organic Wellbeing) Community Garden located on Buchanan Street, behind Trinity Lutheran Church. We have 4′ by 20′ plots for $20 per year and 10′ by 20′ plots for $45. The … More Garden plots available to rent for 2018