Welcome to Milford Gardens!

Milford Gardens is a nature-oriented
program designed to teach youth about ownership, stewardship and
teamwork while helping them deal effectively with stress and

attachment issues.


Located on a one acre plot of land just west of Milford, youth will plant, grow and harvest the garden as well as manage the selling, consuming and giving of all garden produce. Families of the youth in our program and members of the community will also share in the garden harvest.

Built around Garden Based Learning, this field therapy program provides relevant work-integrated and community service activities for youth.

We believe that supporting personal growth and fostering each person's God-given abilities can have a huge, long-term impact on the lives of children, their families, and the communities in which they live.

Our ultimate goal is for Milford Gardens to be self-sustaining and earn a profit from the sale of the extra produce. Income from sold goods will go toward the operational cost of the garden as well as a scholarship fund for post-secondary education.

We invite you to join us on the adventures we will have this summer!


Wednesday, July 7, 2010

GTS Youth Club

This past Sunday we had a great visit from Angelo and some of the boys from his GTS Youth Club. 

And they got the job done!

It was fun for them and us. Many of these boys never get out of the city--it was a perfect evening with a perfect blue sky--I'm so glad they were able to experience it. One of the boys asked if he could just get a tent and camp out! 

Those of us fortunate to live in or close to the wide open space sometimes take it for granted.
The peacefulness.
The smell of the air.
The stillness.

Angelo and the boys are going to be regulars out at the garden. They are coming out this Saturday to work and then have a BBQ at our house. If you want to come be a part, let us know! 

To learn more about Angelo and the youth club and how you can help with his mission, visit his website at www.gtsyouthclub.org  What an amazing job he does with these young men. The love between all of them is clear.

We are so blessed to have met Angelo and are excited about our partnership with his program.

Lil' Bub taking a break.  


Mr. Angelo!



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  1. SandraJuly 21, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Angelo and the GTS Youth Club is AWESOME! Angelo and his boys are a model for youth clubs in the US, I'm telling you. People need to know more about them!!!
    http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/alumni-and-friends/archways-online/fall-2009/people-and-culture/3216

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