We increase local food access through mentorship and garden management.
Hi! I’m Lauren.
Plant Relationships grew other a desire to see everyone experience the community, life and vibrancy of living alongside our natural world. From starting school gardens and teaching plant propagation classes to designing backyard food forests, I’ve been growing plants and teaching others how to do the same for the past 8 years. A former educator turned greenhouse manager and garden consultant in the tropics of Florida, I now coach Midwestern gardeners on how to grow plants, prepare fresh produce, and share the extras with your neighbors.
At Plant Relationships, our mission is to cultivate thriving communities by supporting our neighbors in their journey to enhance access to fresh, locally-grown food. We are committed to empowering individuals to transform their spaces into bountiful ecologies of nourishment, fostering a culture of stewardship and community resilience.
OUR MISSION
Central to our values is the commitment to inclusive action. We aim to address food insecurity by focusing on underserved populations and advocating for equal access to healthy, locally sourced options. By fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment through sustainable gardening practices, we believe that every individual can contribute to building a healthier, more food-secure community.
We integrate permaculture design principles into all gardening practices. Our values align with the traditional priority of “whole-systems” thinking - growing food integrates the geographical, biological, social and spiritual. Whether it be through integrated pest management strategies or native edible perennials, we prioritize permaculture and conservation agriculture principles, no matter how big or small our agricultural spaces.
OUR VALUES
Our vision is to create a sustainable, inter-connected network of gardens that serve as vibrant hubs for learning, sharing, and cultivating a deeper connection to the food we eat and the land we inhabit. Through mentorship and garden management, we strive to inspire and educate individuals, ensuring they possess the knowledge and resources needed to successfully grow nutritious produce with ecosystem-supporting practices.
