The Trellis for Tomorrow Blog: Roots & Shoots
July 2022 Blog – Dignified Exchange at Trellis for Tomorrow
"Mutual aid means that every participant is both giver and recipient in acts of care that bind them together.” - Rebecca Solnit Now that the bustling days of spring and summer plantings have come to a close, the calmer days have given us an opportunity at Trellis...
Gardeners: Get Ready for Spring!
This is an exciting time of year for many gardeners; spring is in the air, the ephemeral plants like daffodils, snowdrops, crocuses are all starting to bloom. Trellis is ready to jump into another exciting season of growing with you, but first there are a couple steps...
Three Cheers to Ray!
As 2021 draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to appropriately appreciate and honor our dear friend, leader, and supporter, Raymond Schneider. Since 2009, Ray served as the president of the Trellis for Tomorrow Board of Directors, effectively stewarding the...
November Tips & Tricks
By Hayden Remick First Frost Forecasting Make sure to keep your eyes on the forecasted frost for your specific location. This can range widely across the region, and even in smaller microclimates that may keep some locations warmer than others. If you see a forecast...
It’s a Community
By Layani B “What are your plans for the summer”? While other kids my age decided to spend their summers on their phones or watching TV, I decided to go out into the gardens and get my hands dirty! During my time at the Youth Seed Enterprise Program (YSE), I learned...
My Journey with Trellis
By Tessa Henry I was first introduced to Trellis for Tomorrow as a high school student in 2003. At that time I was shy and knew little of how food can impact communities and our lives. Fast forward to 2021 and I serve as a diplomat representing the U.S. government...
The Costs of our Food System
By: Ricardo M I have learned so many things about food systems in the last two years as a Youth Seed Enterprise (YSE) participant with Trellis for Tomorrow, some of which shocked me. It made me rethink what I eat every day. Our food system is very harmful to the...
TRELLISing: Growing to Our Full Potential
By Sydney K and Vanessa L Summer is the warmest season of the year in the northern hemisphere, lasting from June to August. Typically, summer is a time where people go to the beach and hang out by the pool, but it can be so much more than that. Trellis for Tomorrow is...
October Tips & Tricks
By Hayden Remick The month of October is one of the most glorious times for a gardener. Our summer plants are still producing delicious food, while the fall crops are starting to come in. The weather is cooler and less humid, making it absolutely perfect to spend time...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: So, Where Are We?
By Jennifer Anderson As the fast pace of summer programming winds down, September brings a time of reflection for the Trellis staff. Before the memories fade, our team dedicates considerable time looking back and identifying what went well, what did not work, and...
Trellis Stands with the AAPI Community
Trellis Stands with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander Community As an organization that was built by, and in service of, individuals representing different races, ethnicities, genders, creeds, and beliefs, Trellis for Tomorrow stands by our friends, neighbors,...
A Call For Unity
We find ourselves with heavy hearts as our nation awakens every morning awash in pain and suffering. Whether experiencing it in our own circumstances, seeing it on the news or in our neighborhood, or explaining it to our kids, there is no escaping the distress all...
Trellis for Tomorrow awarded NBC Universal Project Innovation grant!
Trellis For Tomorrow is thrilled and honored to be one of six nonprofits selected by NBC10 Philadelphia and Telemundo 62 to receive their Project Innovation grant! Thank you for recognizing our work and rapid response to the COVID-19 crisis. Due to you and our other...
Read what this teen had to say about caring for our world
We know our youth are the future. We know that they hold a special power to help us adults see what is right before us and to answer the call to be better and do more. At Trellis, we are fortunate to be able to see examples of the power of youth at work every day. ...
Planting the Seeds to Social and Emotional Learning Success
Each year, the Hello Insight team analyzes the data in their growing community of more than 500 programs across 20 states to identify those that are supporting exceptional growth in SEL. In 2018, Trellis’ Food for Thought program was a HI Impact Award recipient.