#GivingTuesday On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, people around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. We have 12 schools eagerly awaiting GrowingGreat garden and nutrition programs but in need of scholarships. Every penny donated will get these students...
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GrowingGreat will be at the TEDx “Game Changers” event this Saturday, November 15th, from 9-3pm at Manhattan Beach Middle School – more event details here. We will be passing out tastes of a yummy persimmon “pumpkin pie” smoothie (recipe below). We hope to see you...
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GrowingGreat is delighted to welcome our new Executive Director, Jennifer Jovanovic, and introduce her to you. “We were looking for someone to take GrowingGreat into the future — to bring our nutrition and gardening programs to new audiences nationwide,” said Board President Maria Marrill...
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Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables for better health! Naturally colored foods contain what are known as phytochemicals. These powerful nutrients are the disease-fighting substances that also give fruits and vegetables their array of colors. Adding colorful fruits and vegetables (F&V) to...
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DOUBLE YOUR DONATION and ENTER TO WIN Jack Johnson concert tickets! Jack Johnson’s charity is matching donations contributed to our organization through September 1st, up to a total of $2,500. Make a contribution of $25 or more now, and not only will the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation...
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We hand-picked these simple and healthy Mexican-themed treats, sure to delight this Cinco de Mayo. So what are you waiting for? Time to get in the kitchen – andale, andale! Pina Colada Smoothie Ingredients: 1 large frozen banana, cut into chunks 1 C fresh pineapple, chopped ½ tsp vanilla ¼...
Learn moreFarm to Table Benefit Celebrating 15 years of community service educating and inspiring children and adults to adopt healthy eating habits In celebration of 15-years of community service as a nutrition and garden education non-profit, GrowingGreat is hosting a Farm to Table Benefit, July 12th...
Learn moreWant to serve something festive and healthy this Easter, but don’t know what to make? Check out these delightful Easter menu suggestions. APPETIZER #1: Easter Eggs These Easter-themed hardboiled eggs are sure to delight! More info here. APPETIZER #2: Carrots, Pita Chips, and Hummus This...
Learn moreJack Johnson and GrowingGreat team up again to promote sustainable and local food systems We are happy to announce that once again, Jack Johnson has selected GrowingGreat to have a booth at his Los Angeles tour stop, this time at the Greek Theatre on August 27th and 28th, 2014. For the 3rd...
Learn moreRead what Shaun Dry, Executive Chef at Rock’n Fish, Manhattan Beach has to say about healthy eating. GG: What does healthy eating mean to you? Shaun: It means that that you have to eat different types of food that give you the nutrition that your body needs to survive, thus giving you the energy...
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