Hello Folks!

My name is John and in 2017, I had an idea. The idea was that if I bought a vacant lot across the street from my house and planted it full of food & medicine, I would be able to expand my garden and share the surplus. Since then I've come to realize that planting an urban parcel with a food forest is so much more. The excess rainwater that I direct to my trees is not only greening up my neighborhood, it's also keeping water away from basements and house foundations.

The birds seem to enjoy doing my pest control and the pollinators are pretty happy too.

My compost piles have been a welcome sight for neighbors when they don't have to take their leaves and grass clippings to the city drop-off site.

The friendships I've made meeting new neighbors has really been a plus. Not only have I been able to share my harvest, I've been able to enjoy fruits and veggies from neighboring gardens too! Ok, so I've received some cookies and brownies as well, haha.

It is my hope that these urban forests will be around long after the initial purchase of property and will continue to provide local food, medicine, friendships, habitat, etc for generations to come.

Now I have a new opportunity! This new vacant lot will need some serious work besides the initial investment to purchase it. Even though I'm a one-man show I can't do this alone. I'm calling on my community, friends, or anyone who wants to breathe clean air and eat fresh food. Please give what you can and spread the word about this fundraiser. Your donation will have an impact, no matter what it is.

With Gratitude,

Little John