Blog – What’s Growing On?

Promise of Peace Mission Statement

Promise of Peace is a nonprofit seeking simple solutions for stagnant circumstances in our urban communities. Our presence helps to increase healthy lifestyles, school success, as well as positive engagement while transforming perspectives. By providing access to horticultural and environmental education, our participants gain sense of place and respect for their community. Our new initiative, “Plant It Forward,” will provide kitchen gardens for deserving families across Dallas and beyond!

By Kim Schlossberg, ago

Promise of Peace Gardens

Promise of Peace Gardens works with folks across North Texas to transform vacant spaces into thriving places. P.O.P. Gardens serve as a context for folks from all backgrounds to come together and learn, grow, and support one another. We have built three gardens where we deliver programming to children and their families as they explore living a sustainable life. We grow, harvest and prepare fresh clean food that we savor on a lovely table, family Read more…

By susan, ago

POP Harvest Box

Promise of Peace Gardens has responded to these challenging times. We are now selling lovely POP Harvest Boxes with veggie and herbs for only 25 dollars! You can pre-order to pick up your box on Wednesday or Saturday mornings from 10-12 at 3106 Herbert St- just text Elizabeth at  214 240 9220 You’ll receive beautiful abundance grown right on the farm and you can also donate a box below and we will share with someone Read more…

By Kim Schlossberg, ago

Muddle Magic

Muddle Magic Classes will begin in June. Reserve your spot at 214 240 9220 and learn how to muddle herb mixtures to bring health and joy into your life – classes will be scheduled and costs will include herbs and tools – 50 dollars for a two-hour class!

By Kim Schlossberg, ago
Okrapalooza benefiting Promise of Peace Gardens

Okrapalooza 2020 – Save the Date

Save the date for Okrapalooza 2020! We are moving back to Dallas on September 6th for P.O.P.’s 11th food and music festival celebrating our Chefs for Children and the amazing abundance of Mother Earth! Tickets for the September 6th Okrapalooza are scheduled to go on sale the first of June! Enjoy these clips from previous Okrapaloozas! Chef David Pena of Good Friends Beer Gaden Baker Pamela Thibodeaux  

By Kim Schlossberg, ago

West Dallas Art Walk

Title: West Dallas Art Walk Date: October 19th, 2019 POP will have activities at both the Belmont Garden and at the La Bajada POP Youth Farm in Trinity Groves. Come see us there and stop by our table at the Little D Market  in Trinity Groves!

By Ashley, ago
Soup it Forward

Soup It Forward Initiative

The Soup It Forward Initiative equips our POP families with fresh garden ingredients and wholesome monthly soup recipes to cook at home, and to then share with their neighbors. Our POP families live in a food desert and are engaged in our gardens. They help us tend the gardens, learn how to grow food, and form the heart of our POP community. To get involved in this or any of our initiatives, contact Elizabeth at ejdry54@yahoo.com. Let’s connect and Read more…

By susan, ago