Growing Health and Wellness in Oshawa:

Free Basil Plants and More!

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting those most in need, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative in Oshawa. We're giving away free Basil plants, each carefully nurtured and placed into custom containers designed for the Kratky method of growing, a soil-free approach that’s perfect for small spaces.

Bringing Basil to Your Kitchen Year-Round

For years, we've been growing Basil indoors, right in our kitchen, all year round. This experience has allowed us to perfect the containers we use for growing, ensuring they are both effective and space-efficient. Now, we’re ready to share this success with our community.

When the time comes, we’ll be offering not only the Basil plants in their custom containers but also a nutrient solution sufficient to last for a month or more. This ensures that even those new to indoor gardening can easily maintain their plants and enjoy fresh Basil without worry. Stay tuned for more details in an upcoming post!

Why Basil? The Health Benefits Are Plentiful

Through our "Why We Have Basil Options & Research Videos" tab, you can explore the numerous health benefits that come with having fresh herbs like Basil in your kitchen. Basil not only enhances the flavor and aroma of your dishes but also offers various health benefits when used regularly in cooking. Our goal is to make these benefits accessible to everyone, particularly those who may face barriers in obtaining fresh herbs.

Removing Barriers to Fresh Herbs and Improved Health

We understand that cost and space can be significant obstacles to accessing fresh, healthy food. By providing free Basil plants, along with the necessary containers and nutrient solutions, we’re helping to eliminate these barriers. This initiative is particularly valuable for individuals struggling with food insecurities, as it offers a simple way to incorporate nutritious, home-grown herbs into their daily diet.

By supplying seedlings already placed in planting containers, we remove the need for space to start seeds or the costs associated with purchasing seeds. We’ve been diligent in collecting and preserving our own seeds, ensuring a steady supply for these efforts, and further reducing costs for those we serve.

Looking Ahead: Expanding Our Green Offerings

This is just the beginning. As we continue to grow, we plan to expand the types of plants available for free, eventually sharing seeds with new community groups as the Just Community Networks start-up. We’ll also be sharing tutorials on how to create the containers we use, prepare the nutrient solutions, and source containers for free, among other valuable tips.

This initiative is just one of the many activities we’re launching to create more benefits for our communities. We believe that by removing barriers and providing access to fresh herbs, we can contribute to improved health and wellness for all.

LIFE - Love Is For Everyone!