19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on the Richmond Greenway For nearly two decades, our community has come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by taking action to advance racial equity, justice, and community empowerment, while standing firmly against all forms of discrimination. The 19th Annual Martin Luther King […]
Women’s History Month Feature Women have always played a vital role in cultivating food, healing communities, and passing down wisdom rooted in the land. At the Greenway, we honor the women, past and present, who nurture gardens, families, and neighborhoods with strength, care, and resilience. Gardens are spaces where many women find peace, restoration, and […]
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes new growth, fresh energy, and exciting possibilities in the garden. March is a great time to start preparing garden beds and planting cool-season crops that thrive in Richmond’s climate. This month, gardeners can begin planting: Now is also the time to refresh soil with compost, […]
On the Greenway, we believe that caring for the land is also a way of caring for ourselves and each other. Gardening is more than growing food, it’s a practice that supports our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Spending time in the garden helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure, and encourages gentle movement. Simple actions […]
What a day! Urban Tilth’s Black Caucus teamed up with The Black Neighborhood and Rich City Rides to celebrate Black August at the North Richmond Farm, and it was nothing short of magical. The farm was alive with music, movement, and delicious food. MC Kawah kept the energy flowing, DJ Daryl had everyone dancing, and […]
The North Richmond Farm is home to 32 chickens: 18 hens (including 3 beloved seniors) and 14 lively roosters. Each one has a name and personality of their own, from Padme, Bubbles, and Torchic to Nugget, Marshmallow, and Charmander. Some arrived as donations from neighbors or schools that could no longer care for them, while […]
Spring Fling 2025 was a true welcome to spring. Neighbors, families, seniors, and kids gathered at North Richmond Farm to spend a sunny afternoon laughing, moving, and simply enjoying being together. The farm was full of life as music played, people danced, and friends old and new connected across generations. The art table stayed busy […]
Led by our herbalist, Diana, the summer seed saving event at the North Richmond Farm was a warm and engaging celebration of shared knowledge and community care. Set in the very fields where we save many of our own seeds for native plants and vegetables, participants learned practical seed saving techniques while deepening their understanding […]
Understanding your climate is essential for choosing the right fruit trees. Zone 10A is characterized by mild winters, with average lows around 30 to 40°F, and hot, dry summers that often exceed 85°F. Rainfall follows a Mediterranean pattern, with wet winters and dry summers. Frost is rare, but occasional light frosts may occur in winter. […]
Keeping your fruit trees healthy starts with proper watering. Young trees, in their first one to three years, need deep watering two to three times per week during the growing season, though you should adjust based on rainfall. Established trees require less frequent watering, typically once every one to two weeks, but may need extra […]
