Gardens on The Rez

 

Gardens on the Rez Project seeks to assist Native American people return to health and self-sufficiency.

Drawing on the wisdom of traditional, bio-dynamic, organic and perma-culture farming practices, the IPP coordinates volunteer garden helpers who plant gardens on the Navajo Reservation. Volunteers join traditional elders to plant corn, beans, squash, and medicinal herbs, while learning from the elders the ancient ways of growing food and instructing them in modern organic techniques.

In preparation for plantings IPP recruits volunteers, gathers seed donations, solicits contributions to purchase the necessary soil amendments and planting materials as well as donations of food to feed the volunteers.