Urban Gardening with Kids: Growing Happy People and Happy Plants so We Can Eat to Live

Ep. 28 The Sensory Garden was created in response to the mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store on May 14 2022. This is just one of seven Urban Gardens our guest has his green thumb on! Dwight Lowe, the executive director and founder of Home Beneath Our Feet, joins Ebony White on Igniting Hope Radio to discuss the importance of gardening and providing programming for inner-city children. Dwight shares his inspiration for starting the organization, which stemmed from the lack of programming in his own youth. He believes that by teaching children how to grow their own food, they can develop life skills and a sense of stability. Dwight also emphasizes the importance of knowing where our food comes from and the benefits of eating fresh, live food. He shares his experiences working with youth and building community gardens, highlighting the positive impact it has on both individuals and the community as a whole. For more info visit on Urban Gardening in Buffalo, NY visit Beneath Our Feet on Facebook Email [e-mail] Key Takeaways Gardening provides a sense of stability and self-sufficiency, allowing individuals to feed themselves even in challenging times. Teaching children how to grow their own food instills valuable life skills and promotes a sense of responsibility. Community gardens bring people together, fostering a sense of community and providing access to fresh, nutritious food. Eating fresh, live food contributes to overall well-being and can have a positive impact on mental health. By creating platforms for individuals to thrive, we can help them discover their purpose and reach their full potential. Quotes "When I see a backyard or front lawn, I see a green space and opportunity to feed ourselves and to at least that if you don't have that, you can't feed yourself." - Dwight Lowe "Our kids are happy, happy people, happy plants. That's a fact. That's a scientific fact." - Dwight Lowe "We want to eat live food, to stay alive, to feel better." - Dwight Lowe Credits Hosted by Ebony White for Buffalo Center for Health Equity Produced by JazzCast Pros Chapters 0:00:00 Importance of gardening and youth involvement 0:02:11 Introduction of Dwight Lowe, founder of Home Beneath Our Feet 0:03:20 Inspiration behind creating programming for inner-city youth 0:04:52 Impact of after-school programs on community 0:05:37 Priority population: inner-city children dealing with food insecurity 0:07:10 Number of gardens cultivated by Dwight Lowe 0:08:14 Importance of teaching youth about food sources and sustainability 0:09:23 Sensory garden at 1117 Ellicott St and involvement of young children 0:11:07 Teaching youth about entrepreneurship through selling produce 0:12:24 Collaboration with other organizations to support community needs 0:13:24 Importance of giving children tools for prosperity 0:13:35 Children's knowledge about bugs in the garden 0:14:20 Importance of eating live food for better health 0:15:13 Addressing the mindset of "we're going to die anyway" 0:16:19 Encouraging parents to start their own gardens 0:17:31 Balancing outdoor activities with technology 0:18:22 Volunteering opportunities with Home Beneath Our Feet 0:19:29 Neighbors taking care of community gardens 0:21:36 Gardens as a study place and sense of pride 0:22:54 Motivation to create stress-free environments for growth 0:24:18 Dwight Lowe's job is to create platforms for self-improvement. 0:24:27 Contact information for Dwight Lowe. 0:24:55 Conclusion and closing remarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices