🪴Interview with John Murphy – 2026 Rock the Garden

About this episode

John Murphy discusses his mission to promote health and sustainability through community gardening initiatives.

John Murphy is passionate about feeding people, and Watters Garden Center supports his mission. His nonprofit, the "Make 100 Healthy Foundation,” evolved into the Prescott Food Forest and the Gardeners of Destiny Training program. They empower people to grow their own food for health and sustainability. With over 500 members, they cultivate a fellowship of gardeners, sharing produce with local pantries. John’s mission? To make our community healthier, one harvest at a time. Learn More at https://www.prescottfoodforest.com/ Subscribe for The Mountain Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #JohnMurphy, #PrescottFoodForest, #Make100HealthyFoundation, #GardenersofDestiny, #RocktheGardenFundraiser

People in this episode

Host: Ken Lain

Guest: John Murphy

Topics covered

• community gardening
• food sustainability
• nonprofit initiatives
• health and wellness
• local produce

Keywords

• gardening
• food forest
• healthy eating
• community support
• sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Make 100 Healthy Foundation, Prescott Food Forest, Gardeners of Destiny Training program, Watters Garden Center

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