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Soil Structure for Veggie Starts with Black Lives Veggies

"Founder of Black Lives Veggies, Larry Franklin invited the AOG volunteer team from Zilker Botanical Garden to come social distance and learn about starter soil structure, the foundation of growing veggies. Larry’s lesson, in 10 steps, is great for beginners and experienced gardeners. Be sure to watch until the end because Larry gives his heartfelt reason as to why Black Lives and Veggies Matter. We couldn’t agree more."

'Black Lives Veggies' brings gardening to underserved communities

"AUSTIN, Texas — Sowing seeds for future generations is Larry Franklin’s mission for his nonprofit, Black Lives Veggies, a hands-on gardening experience to empower the next generation battling food insecurities in underserved communities.



“Kids from disenfranchised communities are getting the real opportunity to plant, grow and harvest their own vegetables,” said Franklin

Franklin and his team works with a group of kids from the Austin-area Boys and Girls Club."

How Austin nonprofit Black Lives Veggies grows community and health food access

"AUSTIN (KXAN) — Growing a movement starts with the initial planting of a seed. That logic has become the framework of Austin nonprofit Black Lives Veggies, an organization launched to promote food sustainability and entrepreneurship for disenfranchised communities."

Mothering Earth-110-Black Lives Veggies

"In this program, you’ll meet Larry Franklin, who wants to change that. He began a project called Black Lives Veggies to teach young people in his neighborhood how to plant, grow and harvest fresh vegetables. It’s been a long and difficult journey in this young man’s life, but he continues to persevere."