Notes from the Field
Read on to discover what we’ve been up to at Growing to Give.
Farm Report 4/17/26
Hello Growing to Give Community, Spring has finally arrived, and we’re so grateful for the warmth. We planted lots of new tulips and daffodils in the fall and with their green leaves pushing out of the soil, we’re full of anticipation to see them in bloom. As always, early spring was very cold, so we want to extend a huge thank you to all... Click to read more.
Farm Report 3/12/26
Hello all, Sorry it’s been a minute since the last farm report; we’ve been busy getting set up for the season. And though the snow was still deep, we got our first seedlings (lettuce and onions) started in our growing trailer. It’s always wild to have happy little green sprouts inside and several feet of snow outside. Watering our first lettuce sprouts of the... Click to read more.
Farm Report 1/27/26
Paper Pot Making Party: Join us on Saturday, February 14th from 10am-12pm in the Growing to Give Barn Room for a fun and hands-on workshop where we'll be making paper pots out of newspapers in preparation for potting up our tender, warm-weather seedlings this spring. Meet new friends and enjoy a cozy morning with tea, coffee, and light snacks. Please bring non-glossy newspapers (if you have any... Click to read more.
Farm Report 12/18/25
Our fall appeal is still underway, so please keep us in mind for your seasonal giving to support our important work! Donate Here Winter Sowing Workshop: Join us on Saturday, January 17 from 10AM-12PM to learn how to start seeds for your garden or hedgerow on your own timeline without any fancy growing equipment! This propagation method uses clear plastic recycled containers (e.g., milk jugs and salad... Click to read more.
In the News
“Brunswick food pantry farm sees successful harvest amid increased need” – Times Record 11/17/25 (read here)
“Community Farm Grows and Gives to Mitigate Climate Change and Food Insecurity” 3/1/25 (read here)
“Growing to Give Reaches 100,000-pounds of Donated Organic Produce” (read here)
“Midcoast organizations join forces to address farm labor shortages” – Brunswick Times Record (read here)
“Using extra farm-fresh produce to help feed Mainers in need” – News Center Maine (read here)
“Bringing together people and food, Brunswick farm exceeds 50,000 lbs of donated produce” – Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Local organizations step up to help feed people in need during pandemic” – Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Maine Voices: Hungry Mainers need help from Washington to feed their families” – by John Newlin, Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Children, Bowdoin students and community members joined in solidarity protest for climate” – Brunswick Times Record (read more)
“Students ‘growing, giving and learning’ in new farm-based program” – Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Brunswick farm looks to expand, marks 30k in vegetable donations” – Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Spotlight: Theda Lyden” – Merrymeeting Food Council Summer 2019 Newsletter (read more)
“Brunswick group grows fresh produce for food banks” by Steve Minich – Channel 8, WMTW – Watch the video.
“Brunswick farm fights food insecurity with Growing to Give” – The Forecaster (read more)
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