“Gardening is a time-tested way not only to grow a bunch of fresh veggies but also to cultivate sense of community and for you to put down roots. Tending to your tomatoes is relaxing and meditative. It brings people in a local neighborhood together and fosters their development of community spirit.” -The Little Book of Lykke by Meik Wiking.
Energizing our lives with a variety of delicious wholesome foods.
Share The Bounty
What is Share The Bounty?
It is a community exchange of bounty from local gardens and sharing fresh produce with our friends. This is a great way to reduce food waste from your garden and share it with others in the community.
If you have excess produce, you can share at the following locations. Your produce will be enjoyed by neighbors who don’t have gardens and help those that are food insecure:
- Crook County Extension Office-498 SE Lynn Blvd: Mon-Thurs from 9am to noon and 1pm to 5 pm
- Prineville Senior Center – 180 NE Belknap: Mon-Fri from 8:30 am to noon
- First Baptist Church – 460 SE Fairview St (Garner Street side): Last two Mondays of the month from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
- C.R.O.P. Farmers’ Market – Stryker Park by City Hall: Saturdays thru September from 9 am to 1 pm
- Picnic In The Park
- Our Share The Bounty table will be at Picnic in the Park again this year from 6-8 pm in Pioneer Park on July 16th, 23rd, 30th, August 13th and 20th. Any gardener can bring clean fresh excess produce from their garden to share with others and even take home a different vegetable that didn’t produce well for you. If your not a gardener, feel free to share in other’s bountiful gardens by taking fresh produce home to enjoy. That’s right…anyone an take advantage of this opportunity to try fresh locally grown produce – for free!
So be sure to sow an extra row in your garden and join the “Share The Bounty” effort! Nourish families and prevent food waste.
Community Garden Party
Our Community Garden Party truly fosters a sense of community as we learn about gardening and caring for our health. The Party is held the Saturday before Mother’s Day each year at the Prineville Presbyterian Church from 10 am to 2 pm. It’s FREE and fun!
We have around 16 booths with a variety of fun activities. With free veggie starts, gardening tips, Master Gardeners learning station, composting, pollinator station, red wigglers, dancing sessions and kids activities like Plant a “Salad Bowl”, potato dig, Storytime in the Garden, Kids Zone Outdoor Games, Hug a Tree with a Search and Rescue Dog, and garden crafts – there is something for everyone in your family!
Lots of information is shared to help you grow your own fresh produce. Don’t have space for your own garden? Come by and learn how to utilize our local community gardens!
As you plan your garden, don’t forget to plant an extra row to share with neighbors.
Our Favorite Recipes
Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables is an important element in improving you health, and its easy! Our group has farmers, gardeners, and people who love cooking. And who doesn’t love sharing meals with family and friends? Enjoy some of our favorite recipes we’ve specially selected just for you on Our Favorite Recipes Page.
Eating colorful veggies and fruits, fresh baked whole grains breads and other healthy foods nourish our body and increase our immune system’s response to viruses. How does food make us feel better when we eat better? How does our brain respond to our stomach? Jess Walsh CNM at St Charles Women’s Health explains how simple changes in our food choices can improve the way we feel!
Our Partners in locally-sourced, healthy food
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance lists locally sourced foods on their website. Many of these are in the Prineville/Crook County area.
HDFFA Cooking County and Nutrition Library
During the summer our local farms offer an agri-tourism event called Crooked River Open Pastures (C.R.O.P.).
Food Hero provides great resources for eating healthy, stay-at-home gardening and educational tools to learn about nutritional benefits of the food we eat, including children’s activities!
Crook County On The Move 