May – August Program

Month-by-Month Curriculum

Each month focuses on new skills, new edible plants, and deeper understanding of how to grow, harvest, and continue producing food long term. Participants grow plants they can actually eat, cook with, and propagate for ongoing harvests.

Where We Grow

Program Locations

This seasonal program is offered in multiple cities, with plant selections chosen to perform well in indoor environments across warm and temperate regions.

Atlanta, Georgia
Memphis, Tennessee
North Carolina (various host sites)
Washington, D.C.
Tampa, Florida
May

Foundations & Fast-Growing Food

Participants learn how to set up growing systems, start plants, and harvest their first edible crops. This month focuses on plants that grow quickly and build confidence.

Plants Grown

  • Heat-tolerant lettuce (salad base)
  • Baby bok choy or tatsoi
  • Basil
  • Green onions (scallions)

    • Skills Learned

  • Hydroponic basics
  • Light and water management
  • First harvest techniques
  • How to regrow plants from cuttings

    • Food Outcomes

  • Fresh salads
  • Light stir-fries
  • Herb blends and sauces
  • Wraps and bowls
    • Participants begin harvesting within weeks.
    June

    Mineral-Rich Greens & Nutrition Building

    Growth accelerates as participants learn to produce nutrient-dense leafy foods that support overall health.

    Plants Grown

  • Swiss chard
  • Malabar spinach (heat-loving, highly productive)
  • Parsley
  • Cilantro
    • Malabar spinach replaces traditional spinach because it thrives in warm indoor conditions and produces continuous edible leaves.

    Skills Learned

  • Nutrient solution management
  • Pruning for higher yields
  • Harvesting for regrowth
  • Understanding mineral-rich foods

    • Food Outcomes

  • Cooked greens dishes
  • Green smoothies
  • Herb-rich grain bowls
  • Fresh leafy meals
    • Participants begin producing larger harvests.
    July

    Heat-Resilient Continuous Production

    Participants learn how to maintain plant productivity in warmer conditions and harvest consistently.

    Plants Grown

  • Kale (baby leaf harvest)
  • Malabar spinach continues producing
  • Watercress
  • Oregano

    • Skills Learned

  • Heat management for indoor growing
  • Root health and oxygenation
  • Continuous harvest techniques
  • Plant health troubleshooting

    • Food Outcomes

  • Nutrient-dense salads
  • Cooked greens meals
  • Herb-infused dishes
  • High-vitamin smoothies
    • Participants experience steady weekly harvests.
    August

    Propagation & Long-Term Sustainability

    The final month focuses on creating a self-sustaining indoor food system. Participants learn how to multiply plants and maintain continuous production.

    Plants Grown

  • Cut-and-regrow lettuce mix
  • Microgreens (sunflower, pea shoots, radish)
  • Mint
  • Lemon balm

    • Skills Learned

  • Plant propagation from cuttings
  • Microgreen growing cycles
  • Continuous harvest planning
  • Building a long-term food system

    • Food Outcomes

  • Daily harvest greens
  • Fresh herbal beverages
  • Smoothies and wraps
  • Continuous home food supply
    • Participants leave with living plants and the knowledge to keep growing indefinitely.

    What Participants Receive

    Growing containers and supplies
    Seeds and starter plants
    Hands-on instruction
    Nutrition education
    Harvest and cooking guidance
    Propagation training
    Ongoing support

    What Participants Gain

    The ability to grow real food at home
    Improved nutrition knowledge
    Sustainable living skills
    Confidence in plant care
    Long-term food growing ability
    Connection with a learning community

    Program Outcome

    By the end of the program, participants will have:
  • Grown multiple edible crops
  • Harvested fresh food
  • Learned plant care and propagation
  • Built a sustainable indoor growing system
  • Developed skills they can use year round
    • Planting with a Purpose transforms small growing spaces into reliable sources of nourishment and independence.

    Interested in Participating?

    Join a local program or bring Planting with a Purpose to your community.
    Planting with a Purpose

    An initiative of The Ishola Empire Incorporated, a global organization committed to sustainability, education, and community empowerment.

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