Education
Free Spring Vegetable Garden Prep Class!
Let’s get this garden started! If you’re beginning a new bed, or even if you’ve planted last season, there’s some serious soil addressing to be done prior to planting. Healthy soil makes healthy plants and Elizabeth Dry provides valuable instruction and demonstrates how easy it is to get both soil and seeds started for spring. She will also detail the wonderful work going on at the Promise of Peace Garden based in east Dallas. Free Read more…
News
We have a new a partner! North Haven Gardens!
Announcing the beginning of a beautiful relationship! P.O.P. Gardens will be partnering with North Haven Gardens for 2016! It’s an awesome place to visit and shop – and, when you buy Bentley seeds – they will donate seeds to the P.O.P. Gardens!!! January is time to start your seeds indoors for tomatoes. Read the great newsletter from North Haven that explains more about growing tomatoes in DFW! Happy Amazing New Year!
Media
January 2016 Lakewood Advocate Q&A with P.O.P. Executive Director Elizabeth Dry
Read the article in the January 2016 edition of the Lakewood Advocate or access it online!
Fundraising
5% Giving Back Day at Whole Foods Lakewood – December 15
Stop by Whole Foods Lakewood on December 15th and support Promise of Peace! Whole Foods will host 5% giving back day, so mark your calendar to shop! Come see us at the table where we will be passing out healthy recipes and sharing news about 2016!
Events
Gratitude Tea & 7th Birthday Fun!
Thank you to all who came out to celebrate POP’s 7th birthday for our Gratitude Tea. Check out the photos!
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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!
Events
Table tea & Luncheon: Join us as P.O.P. turns 7 on November 7!
Come celebrate!! P.O.P. is turning seven years strong! On November 7th, we are having a garden-to-table tea and luncheon on top of the parking lot where P.O.P. built a paradise! Chefs Graham Dodds, Ken Patrick, DarNecia Bennett, April Barney and Pagi will serve up garden goodness with organic teas and delicious dishes. The Jelly Queen herself will be working her magic. Musical guests will be the amazing Ackermans. Come feel the love and support the Read more…
Kids
Parents’ Night Out Events
Register now for this one of a kind life shaping Parents’ Night Out (PNO) event at the Imagine Garden – 1435 San Saba. December 12th, Holiday Gift Making PNO, 5-8:00pm This camp will include a garden to table dinner and two garden-inspired gifts that the kids will hand make for the holidays! Cost is $25 for the first child and $15 for siblings ages 4-12 To register, email Elizabeth at ejdry54@yahoo.com We promise never to Read more…
Garden
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…