Hope Floats for Veterans

05/25/2026

We never forget your Heroes!

05/17/2026

A food forest is a garden designed to work like a forest. Seven layers of food production stacked vertically, mimicking natural ecosystems.

CANOPY - Large nut and fruit trees (walnut, pecan, chestnut). The ceiling of the system.

UNDERSTORY - Smaller fruit trees (apple, pear, plum). Thrive in dappled shade beneath the canopy.

SHRUB - Berry bushes (blueberry, currant, gooseberry). Fill the gaps between trees.

HERBACEOUS - Perennial herbs and vegetables (comfrey, sorrel, rhubarb). The medicine and salad layer.

GROUND COVER - Creeping plants (strawberry, clover, mint). Protect the soil and suppress weeds.

VINE - Climbers (grape, kiwi, hops). Use the trees as natural trellises.

ROOT - Underground crops (Jerusalem artichoke, groundnut, garlic). The hidden harvest.

Once established, a food forest requires no tilling, no fertilizer, no irrigation, and no replanting. It feeds itself. It builds soil. It gets more productive every year.

Forests have operated this way for 400 million years. We just finally stopped to notice.

05/15/2026

Freedom Farms' planting plan with dimensions. Any input would be appreciated. Freedom Farms hasn't planted in a high tunnel. Might be tight for the sweet potatoes? We do have wood chips for the walkways. Many plants will be donated. We can fill in as we go. We wanted a balance between perennials (to make life easier) and annual vegetables.

05/15/2026

This is our proposed layout for the high tunnel at Freedom Farms-Hope Floats for Veterans. We would love any input from our community of veterans that could make it better. We're trying to have a balance between long-term perennial production and short-term annual vegetable production.

05/13/2026

A friendly reminder that Jenny B's is closed on Wednesdays. The Busy Bees need to recharge.

05/13/2026

A vision of what we are trying to accomplish!

05/13/2026

Yes!

🇺🇸✨ 53 Days Until July 4, 2026! ✨🇺🇸

America is getting ready to celebrate a historic milestone — 250 Years of Independence! 🎆
The countdown to Freedom 250 has officially begun, and the excitement is building every single day.

From fireworks and parades to family gatherings and patriotic celebrations, July 4, 2026 will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration across the nation. ❤️🤍💙

🎇 53 days to go
🗓️ July 4, 2026
🇺🇸 America’s 250th Independence Anniversary

Get ready for a year filled with pride, freedom, and unforgettable memories! 🎉

05/13/2026

Going to start planting this week. It's all about creating food security. The price of food is going up. Hope Floats and Freedoms Farms are embracing the future with AI. This is an AI-generated poster by ChatGPT.

05/10/2026

Yes!

💖 Happy Mother’s Day 💖

Wishing every mom a beautiful day filled with happiness, appreciation, and love. 🌸
Thank you for your endless care, strength, sacrifices, and unconditional love that make every home brighter each day.

Today is all about celebrating the amazing mothers who inspire us with their kindness and love. 💕✨