How many of you are out there are enjoying incredible vegetables from your own garden or from a local farmers market?

I am one of the garden-crazy as my apartment complex put in a community garden plot this year. I could not be happier. I learned to garden from my parents when I was a little girl and I would like to see all children have that kind of education. Many schools and community organizations have been stepping up to teach the joys and benefits of growing your own food. This week’s funder supports gardening efforts.

This week’s pick: The National Gardening Association (NGA) has small grants to help teach youth about nutrition and the issue of hunger through its Healthy Sprouts Awards. The NGA promotes “home, school, and community gardening as a means to renew and sustain the essential connections between people, plants and the environment.”

Requirements for the grants:

o Gardens must be planted in 2010
o At least 15 youth ages 3-18 must be involved

Applications are due by Saturday, October 17th. Click here for guidelines and forms.