For Our Community | From Our Community
COLONIAL GIVING GARDEN
Located @ the corner of Montgomery & Chestnut
Our Goal:
We seek to plant seeds of hope in our community by getting our hands dirty. While growing healthy produce for our neighbors in need, At the Colonial Giving Garden, we can learn sustainable and organic gardening practices as well as laugh, and enjoy the fresh air. We hope the garden will be a place for building relationships while caring for the earth, growing good food, and sharing its nourishing harvest.
Colonial Giving Garden Application
If you are interested in having your own space at the Colonial Giving Garden for cultivating please click on the link below and fill out the application.
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Colonial Giving Garden 2020
Colonial Giving Garden, 2025 update:
2025 has been a great year for the Colonial Giving Garden as many new features are in the works! The 8 raised garden beds are full of vegetables, herbs and beautiful flowers. Be sure to check out the historic marker at the Colonial Giving Garden in honor of the Progressive Miners Association. Fall planting is underway, as is planning for the 2026 expansion!
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Currently, any volunteer help is greatly appreciated. Contact growgillespie@gmail.com to volunteer, go to our volunteer page or visit our Facebook page @gillespietogether
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To make a donation, click on the link below. In advance, thank you for your support. It means a lot to us and to the garden.
COLONIAL GIVING GARDEN
a project of Grow Gillespie
Montgomery & Chestnut
Gillespie, IL 62033
Colonial Giving Garden, Spotlight:
In 2020, we planted green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers. A few members from the GHS football team donated time and built a fence around the garden, making it harder for critters. 100% of the work is done by volunteers. Donations helped provide seed, raised beds, and fencing.
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