Simple Gifts
Community Garden
Garden updates
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Special Garden Hours: 8-10 AM Thurs. Sept. 3
As you may have noticed, it’s HOT out there! Garden Leader Linda says we’ll be smart about it and start early this Thursday to stay on the cooler side of the day. Please come an hour earlier than usual, starting at 8 AM, and we’ll wrap up no later than 10 AM. We are in peak harvest season, racking up 100+ most workdaya, all of which is a big help to those in need in our community. See you in the morning!
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The Fall Garden is Gorgeous
As summer fades to fall, the garden’s greens will surely brighten your day! Along with collards and chard, you’ll find peas, turnips, carrots, and many other treats. Besides the bounty of the earth, the Fruit of the Spirit is also nourished in the peaceful and friendly world of the Simple Gifts Community Garden. Why not drop by TUESDAYS from 5-7 pm, or SATURDAYS from 9-12? After a visit to the garden, you’re sure to realize that SIMPLE GIFTS are not only given; they are richly received! …
Volunteer opportunities
In addition to our garden work on scheduled garden workdays, including soil prep, planting, watering, weeding etc., there are other important supporting tasks that make the garden go. See some examples below. If you would like to sign up to help with any of these on particular dates, please go to our sign-up sheet by clicking the button below. Many hands make light work!
Compost Turning
Expired Produce Pickup
Pollinator plant wish list
Our vision
- Living example of sustainable local food production
- Learning center for gardening and natural resource conservation
- Abundant, high-quality organic produce for those in need
- Inspiration and inclusive engagement of the Apex area community
- Youth motivated to help others and the environment
Core values
- Welcome all people to participate
- Garden organically
- Feed the food-insecure via local food banks
- Educate about sustainability and conservation
- Support pollinators and the ecosystem
What we do
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Feed the Hungry
Collective effort to bring fresh organic produce to local food banks
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Build Inclusive Community
Working, digging, sweating, and laughing together . . . all are welcome!
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Encourage Community Service
Youth groups, teen service hours, community service hours, corporate volunteers
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Educate about Sustainability
Learn by doing – we all learn together and share the knowledge freely
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Support Nature
Using sustainable practices, including organic gardening, diverse pollinator beds, and support for native plants and wildlife
Current garden hours
- Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Tuesdays, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Thursdays, 9:00-11:00 AM (last day is 9/17)
Duty roster
| Location | When | Summary | Description |
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| September 15, 2026 | Produce delivery – Monty | ||
| September 15, 2026 | Compost WWCM – Zeb | ||
| September 15, 2026 | Leader – Tyler | ||
| September 17, 2026 | Leader – Nick & Monty | ||
| September 17, 2026 at 9:45 am – 11:30 am | Bridge Program | Community Workforce Solutions: Bridge Program – young adults with disabilities seeking employment and independence Teresa Krowiak – 919-218-2296 – TKrowiak@nc-cws.org 2 instructors and 10 participants Anne Nick Penny |
