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Katie's Krops It Only Takes a Seedling! The idea for Katie’s Krops began with a 9-year-old girl and a 40-pound cabbage. Katie's Krops is a 501c3 nonprofit.

In 2008 Katie brought home a tiny cabbage seedling home from school as part of the Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Program. She tended to her cabbage and cared for it until it grew to an amazing 40 pounds. Knowing her cabbage was special she donated to a soup kitchen where it helped to feed over 275 people. Moved by the experience of seeing how many people could benefit from the donation of fresh produce to soup kitchens, Katie decided to start vegetable gardens and donate the harvest to help feed people in need. The mission of Katie's Krops is to empower youth to start and maintain vegetable gardens of all sizes and donate the harvest to help feed people in need, as well as to assist and inspire others to do the same. There are Katie's Krops gardens growing across the United States empowering youth to give back. To learn more about Katie's Krops and how you can get involved visit www.KatiesKrops.com.

30/10/2026

Trick or TREAT! 🎃👻 We are so grateful for all the amazing treats in today’s spooky edition of What’s in the Box! A huge thank you to Erica, Kenneth, and Carrie for supporting our mission with your generous donations.

Our Amazon wishlist is truly a lifeline for Katie’s Krops, and every donation helps us grow and share fresh produce and meals with neighbors facing food insecurity.

We are always adding new items to our wishlist and would be so grateful if you feel called to give! Every little bit makes a difference. 🧡

Shop our wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/37GWNU08W5D5C/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?pldnSite=1

We’ve grown one million pounds of fresh produce, and now we’re looking for our next generation of young changemakers! Ar...
29/10/2026

We’ve grown one million pounds of fresh produce, and now we’re looking for our next generation of young changemakers!

Are you between the ages of 8–15 and ready to make a difference? Join the Katie’s Krops growing family and help us grow fresh food, fight hunger, and change the world, one garden at a time!

Our 2027 Grower Search is open and we can’t wait to welcome our next group of youth who will grow the next million pounds of kindness! 🌎💚

Apply today on our website or by following this link, https://katieskrops.com/become-a-grower/

Please note: South Carolina applicants must reside in Colleton, Orangeburg, or Allendale County. Please review all eligibility guidelines before applying.

28/10/2026

Knowing what pest you’re fighting is half the battle… but sometimes, even knowing the enemy doesn’t mean you can get rid of it! 🐌🌱

We’ve been battling tiny snails in our garden for years. It’s amazing how something so small can reproduce so quickly and cause so much damage. We’ve tried numerous methods, but nothing has completely solved the problem.

We’d love your advice! Have you successfully managed tiny snails in your garden? What worked for you?

Gardening is always a learning experience, and we’re grateful for a community of gardeners willing to share what they’ve learned along the way.

At Katie’s Krops, we love seeing our school gardens flourish with fun, creativity, and community 🧡This fall, the Reeves ...
27/10/2026

At Katie’s Krops, we love seeing our school gardens flourish with fun, creativity, and community 🧡

This fall, the Reeves Elementary School Marlin Garden came alive with incredible class scarecrows created by teachers and students for the annual Scarecrows in the Garden celebration. For the first time, the garden opened to families during the school’s fall carnival, welcoming more than 500 visitors in just a few days!

Families explored the garden, viewed the fall crops that will help feed their neighbors facing food insecurity, admired the creative scarecrows, and voted for their favorites. The winning scarecrow earned a special spot downtown for Summerville’s Scarecrows in the Square!

School gardens grow so much more than fresh food. They inspire creativity, nurture curiosity, and bring people together. We are so proud to have the Marlin Garden in the Katie’s Krops family and grateful to everyone who helps it flourish!

Sometimes, the most wonderful things grow far beyond the garden beds.

26/10/2026

Grow It Now, Enjoy It All Winter: Butternut Squash!

Butternut squash is one of our favorite crops for the winter pantry! But when do you harvest it, and how can you make it last for months?

Harvest when the skin is hard, the squash has turned a mature tan color, and the stem begins to dry. After harvesting, cure your squash in a warm, dry, well-ventilated space for about 7–14 days. This helps toughen the skin and prepare it for storage. Then keep it in a cool, dry place with good airflow, and enjoy it for months!

Roast it, blend it into soup, or mash it as a delicious side dish. Butternut squash is also packed with beta-carotene, which our bodies convert to vitamin A, along with fiber and vitamin C.

At Katie’s Krops, we love crops that keep on giving! Properly storing our harvest helps us continue sharing fresh, nutritious food with our neighbors throughout the winter.

Katie’s Krops Needs Your Help!We need your help as we look to the future of our Lettuce Share Free & Fresh Fridge !We’re...
26/10/2026

Katie’s Krops Needs Your Help!

We need your help as we look to the future of our Lettuce Share Free & Fresh Fridge !

We’re asking you to take a few minutes to complete a short, completely anonymous survey. Your feedback will help us understand our community’s needs and make sure the fridge continues to serve our neighbors experiencing food insecurity in the best way possible.

Your answers will help guide our decisions about the program's future, including what we share, when we share it, and how we communicate with our community.

We cannot overstate how important your feedback is to us! We want to make thoughtful decisions, and we need your help. No names or identifying information are requested, so please feel comfortable sharing your honest thoughts.

Please take our short survey here: https://form.jotform.com/262954839688077

24/10/2026

One million pounds of fresh produce began with one child, one cabbage, and the belief that kids can make a difference. Now, we’re looking for the next young person ready to grow that impact! 🍅🌱

Our 2027 Katie’s Krops Grower Search is officially OPEN!

We’re looking for passionate young people ages 8–15 who are ready to grow fresh vegetables, take the lead in their gardens, and share their harvest with neighbors facing hunger.

Katie’s Krops Growers do more than plant seeds. They develop leadership, learn responsibility, and discover the power of making a difference in their communities. Together, our growers have now shared ONE MILLION POUNDS of fresh produce with people facing food insecurity!

Could your child be our next Katie’s Krops Grower? We’re looking for young changemakers with some gardening experience, a genuine desire to help others, and a commitment to growing kindness beyond a single season.

🌱 Apply now: https://growing.katieskrops.com/

Important 2027 guidelines: Applicants must be ages 8–15. School gardens are not eligible this year. In South Carolina, new grower applications are limited to Colleton, Orangeburg, and Allendale counties. A parent or guardian must be able to support the garden. Additional eligibility guidelines apply.

Please share with families and young people who are ready to turn their love of gardening into something meaningful!

The world needs more kindness, and we believe young people can help grow it. Let’s grow kindness together! 💚

Behind one million pounds of produce are the most amazing, dedicated growers and volunteers who continue to prove that a...
23/10/2026

Behind one million pounds of produce are the most amazing, dedicated growers and volunteers who continue to prove that age is just a number and that no matter how young or old you are, you can change the world 🌱

Here’s to each and every Katie’s Krops Grower and volunteer, past and present, who plants seeds of kindness in their communities and ensures their neighbors in need don’t go without. We could not be more proud of this incredible community!

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