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GARDEN CHRONICLES

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Dive into our Garden Chronicles, where we share insights, tips, and stories to inspire your gardening journey. From practical advice on plant care to reflections on the cultural significance of gardening in the African-American community, our blog offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of gardening while black and discover the richness of our shared heritage.

Gardening While Black Newsletter - July - September 2024

Let our Ancestors and Mother Nature be your guide July - September 2024 Upcoming Events July - September 2024 - click here Did you know?...

NEWS & EVENTS

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Aunt Lou's Underground Railroad Tomato

I’m very fond of the idea that I can grow something in my garden that was passed down from an African traveling to freedom through the...

GARDENING CHRONICLES

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High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America

Acclaimed editor and culinary historian, Dr. Jessica B. Harris has spent much of her life researching the food and foodways of the...

ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES

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High on the Hog: How African Americans Cuisine Transformed America, Netflix

Stephen Satterfield, Host In the first episode of the second season of the High on the Hog Netflix television series, educator and...

ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES

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International Coalition to Commemorate African Ancestors of the Middle Passage

ICCAAMP has proclaimed every second weekend in June (beginning in 2016) as the International commemoration to remember the ancestors of...

HISTORICAL PLACES

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Select African Diaspora Plant Inventory (Complete)

Our select African Diaspora plant inventory consists of more than 100 plants that are connected to the descendants of the Middle Passage.