Grow to Give: A Winnipeg resident is looking for a garden plot to provide fresh produce

A Winnipeg man is using his gardening skills and God's calling to give back to the community.

Gardening has always been a passion for this Winnipegger, but after God spoke to her, she decided to take it to the next step.

“I've always been a gardener. At one point I was going to sell at the farmer's market, but one day when I was in my garden, I thought, 'I don't have time for that,'” she said. “That's when God went to my heart and told me to give alms in their place.”

This avid gardener now needs a larger garden plot to make this possible.

“If I'm not in the city, I'm looking for a place near the city,” said the man. “I'd like to triple what I normally do, and I'm looking for about 8,000 to 10,000 square feet.”

There are plans to grow potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, beans, beets, lettuce, carrots, zucchini, peppers.

She hopes to donate the vegetables to ministries such as Union Gospel Mission and Teen Challenge.

“Any service that tells people about Jesus,” said the man.

Anyone who has or knows of an available garden plot can call 204-960-4722.