Forums

Public Forums

(Accessible to All)

Cultivating Connections

• Announcements from Catholic gardens and individual gardeners – news, photos, events, volunteer calls, and opportunities that invite others to join.

Private Forums

(Members Only)

1. Intro to CGN Community

• Start here! Introduce yourself, share your connection to gardening, and what inspires you to be part of CGN – the first step in joining this growing community. We use this space to build relationships, onboard new members, and spark early engagement.

The Spirituality of Gardening

• From Eden’s first garden to the Easter garden of the Resurrection – encounter God in the garden. Conversation shaped by prayer, Scripture, the saints, and the Church’s seasons.

Caring for Creation

• A hopeful space to tend the earth with love – rooted in everyday practice. Share what nurtures life in your climate: healthy soil, water-wise care, pollinator-friendly and native plants, gentle pest approaches, and simple habitat. Learn together, season by season, as our gardens grow in resilience.
  
  

Private Forums

(Members Only)

Growing for Good: Food Justice & Community Gardens

• Where garden ministry meets the corporal works of mercy. A place to trade insights on growing and sharing food with dignity – from beds to pantry.

Community Garden Connections

• A place for community garden organizers and participants to share insights, tips, and stories. From managing volunteers to hosting events, let’s grow stronger, together – trade ops know-how, policies, signage, tools, and conflict-resolution ideas.

Funding Your Garden Projects

• A discussion space for funding your garden – grants, fundraisers, sponsorships, and community partnerships – to share what works and grow your vision.

Garden-Education and School Gardens

• A hub for faith-filled learning in the garden – school classrooms, parish faith formation, youth ministry, and outdoor learning at any grade level. Share lesson plans and simple activities that weave together Scripture, the saints, science, and care for creation. Swap practical wisdom on safety and permission forms, inclusion and accessibility, and assessment – so every student can wonder, discover, and grow.