Origin

Our inaugural program, enBloom’s Women’s Circle, launched in Crofton, MD in the summer of 2022. Each month women gather in person for intentional connection, & community and offers a safe space and open space for Black women to bring their authentic selves. . Led by Ciara.

Training gardeners and emerging farmers to grow hyper-local food through online and in-person training through partnerships with local non-profits, community colleges, and HBCUs. enBloom Growers Market is an innovative, community-based approach that lowers barriers to entry for beginning growers, provides affordable land access, increases locally grown food, and addresses health disparities. Pilot planning began in June 2022 for a summer 2023 launch. Led by Keiron.

Living “garden classrooms” at schools where students solve real-world, farm-to-market challenges through STE(A)M. This project was fully funded by an anonymous grant-maker. Schools enBloom will be piloted at Georgetown East Elementary School in Annapolis, MD, in the fall of 2022. Led by Mike.

Practitioner in the Park is a fun and culturally affirming learning experience to expose men, women, and families to various wellness practices such as alternative medicine, mental health, bodywork/fitness, and nutrition. This program will be launching once funded.

Calling local Black artisans and makers that want to share their goods with the enBloom community! Maybe you craft hand-poured candles, herbal teas, nature-inspired jewelers, or salves and balms. Or maybe you sell saved seeds or sustainability-sourced garden tools! If your products and services align with core principles and support a Community that E.A.T.S. (exposure, access, training, and sustainably) we would love to talk!