The SSVP Omaha Pantry Garden grows around 1,500 lbs of produce annually. This fresh food goes to serve those in
Connecting People and Gardens
Catholic Garden Network (CGN) is a national initiative that connects, celebrates, and supports gardens in Catholic settings, along with the people who care for them. These gardens take many forms, including parish and school gardens, prayer and rosary gardens, pollinator-friendly and native plantings, food-producing gardens, and other green spaces in both urban and rural communities across the United States.
Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and the Works of Mercy, CGN supports practical stewardship, collaboration, and shared learning. Through our Garden Directory and Community Forum, we invite gardeners, home growers, and all who are inspired by these spaces to share ideas, exchange resources, and encourage one another as this work continues to grow.
Get Involved Today
Be part of a community where gardens nourish neighbors and hope grows.
Explore the Garden Directory, join the Community Forum, and subscribe to The Garden Connection for stories, tips, and updates – plus news as we grow new resources and occasional webinars with guest speakers.
Catholic Garden Network Forum
This is a space where individuals and communities can connect, collaborate, and share gardening initiatives. Here, you can exchange experiences, ask questions, and find support from fellow members. Join us in building a vibrant community dedicated to learning and sharing resources to cultivate gardens that benefit all.
Discover the Catholic Garden Directory
Explore our growing network of Catholic gardens—vibrant spaces that nourish communities, care for creation, and cultivate spiritual connection. From food-producing gardens to pollinator habitats and prayerful spaces, each garden reflects a unique commitment to faith and stewardship.
Check out the directory today and be inspired by the beauty, purpose, and impact of these spaces!
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Connecting People and Gardens
We believe in the power of gardens…
- To cultivate a deeper awareness of our relationship with the natural world and our interconnectedness with all of creation.
- To sustain our bodies, inspire our minds, and nourish our spirits.
- To foster friendships, strengthen communities, and bring people together in shared purpose.
- To spark joy and wonder in our lives.
- To create sacred spaces for prayer, meditation, and reflection.
- To provide opportunities to care for one another and our common home.
- To restore and enhance the health of our communities, our environment, and our hearts.
- To serve as living classrooms that teach and inspire future generations.
