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Raffle of Sculpture by John Waddell continues until September 21

This piece, part of a limited edition created in 1999, was gifted to Gardens for Humanity to raise funds for our programs. John Waddell and our founder Adele Seronde released [read more]


The Garden of Life

Replanting Roots to Our Ancestors The Garden of Life promotes the reconnection with our Yavapai-Apache Nation land, traditions, and cultural ways of life. Donate to the Garden of Life: Meet [read more]


Creating a Garden of Peace

International Day of Peace, 9-21-21 Our founder, Adele Seronde, named our organization “Gardens for Humanity.” The word humanity is a recognition that all people are part of the garden we [read more]


Home Gardening Activity Kits

With the cancellation of schools in March 2020, due to the Covid Pandemic, our after school clubs, Exploring Ecosystems through Gardens and Art, in five schools were also put on [read more]


Exploring Ecosystems through Gardens and Art

Exploring gardens and art connects children with the beauty and magic of the natural world. Art and gardens reinforce learning, engaging all the senses, and providing fulfilling hands-on projects. By using art


Start a garden and grow your own food!

Watch the presentation below for an overview of the why’s and how to’s of starting a garden (best enjoyed full screen): Check out all the valuable resources below! At this [read more]


Interview at Oak Creek School Garden

Interview with gardens for humanity president, Richard Sidy, on the Verde Valley Experience:


Native Plant Workshop Overview and Notes

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Sidy Residence Garden Tour

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Build Soil to Eliminate Weeds

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Gardening by Zones

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Pleasures of Perennials

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Color in the Winter Garden

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Spring 2018 – Interview at Oak Creek School Garden


Introduction to Learning Gardens Program

  The Earth Is Our Teacher ‘ We believe that the natural world — the marvelous interwoven communities of plants, animals and other creatures formed through the agencies of Fire, Water, [read more]


The Monsoon Garden

Gardens for Humanity president, Richard Sidy, checks harvest two months after planting okra and squash seeds at the onset of monsoon rains. After nursing young plants through the hot dry [read more]


Video – Interview with Richard Sidy

Watch interview with Gardens for Humanity president, Richard Sidy, at the Cottonwood Head Start learning Garden below.   Start watching at 42:37 and conclude at 50:00. Start watching at 42:37 [read more]


Verde Thumbs Garden Club

Verde Thumbs Garden Club

Our Mission: Teaching and sharing sustainable techniques for growing vegetables and fruit. Our Vision: To develop a community of fellow gardeners who have the knowledge to grow, harvest and preserve [read more]


The Life of a Seed – Movement and Dance

Third grade students learn about the life of a seed – planting, germination growth, producing blossoms, leaves, flowers, fruit; and dispersing their seed before they die, only to live again.


The New Year’s Garden

Choosing the New Year’s Garden by Richard Sidy, President, Gardens for Humanity — By Christmas all the seed catalogs have arrived. In the dark cold days of winter it is [read more]


Celebrating the Art in Earth-Teachers

Bookmark this page for future reference. Resources for Teachers and Teaching Artists 2017-18 Master Schedule What we Teach – Info-graphic Key Core Standards aligned with Art in Earth program Artists-Contacts [read more]


Aquaponics Gardening – Directions

Thank you for registering for the Aquaponics workshop, Saturday, June 6th! Here is the address and directions: 115 Stardust Lane Sedona, 86336 From 89A, go north on Harmony to the [read more]


Past Workshops

September Workshops  “What to Plant in the Fall Garden” – Saturday, September 13 The talk was divided into What plants to plant, Strategies for protecting and nurturing fall-winter crops, and [read more]


Help Grow Greening Harmony

Invest in our gardening community – Our community education, adult mentorship program and our “Greening Teen” internships Seed Sponsor (Up to $50)       Root Sponsor ($50-100)     [read more]