The Full Story
Hey there! We're Janet and Jennifer, twin sisters born and raised in the vibrant heart of South Los Angeles, California. Growing up, we didn’t exactly have a handle on healthy eating. Like most people in our neighborhood, our diet was mostly processed foods and excessive amounts of unhealthy meat, while fresh, nutritious fruits and veggies were hard to come by. For most of our lives, we didn’t know any better. It wasn’t until our late twenties that we actively sought better ways to eat and live healthier.
Becoming aware of better options led us to find healthier foods, but we had to leave our neighborhood to access those options. Who wants to travel 30 minutes on the busy streets of LA to buy groceries? To make matters worse, we found that even the healthier options were not always that great. This led us to ask the question, how can we get what we want and help others in our situation do the same?
That's when we had an epiphany: what better way to take control of our health than growing our own food? And just like that, Green Thumb Urban Yum was born!
We’re enthusiastically diving into urban gardening and learning as we go, and we’re excited to share every step of our journey with you. From our triumphs to our setbacks, we're here to inspire you to live your best, healthiest life right alongside us.
Join us as we explore the joys of growing our own nutritious food and discover the magic of a healthy lifestyle. We're building a community of like-minded individuals striving for a happier, healthier future.
Let's get our hands dirty and our hearts happy together!
With love & gratitude,
Janet & Jennifer
Our Vision
Green Thumb Urban Yum wants to encourage everyone to take ownership of their health. Our vision is to grow, eat, and share what we learn on our urban gardening journey to inspire and support others to do the same. We want to show that living in the city, having limited resources, or not knowing what the hell you are doing should not stop you from growing some, if not all, of your food. We know this can be a daunting task, but with support and determination, we all can have delicious and nourishing food that will feed our bodies and minds.
Our Mission
We understand that access to nourishing, healthy food can be a challenge, especially in the hustle and bustle of city life. Our mission is to change that. We envision a world where everyone can access fresh, home-grown food, making healthy living a reality for all. We're dedicated to connecting people with the tools and knowledge they need to grow their own food, right in the heart of the city.
We want to help you experience the joy and independence of growing your own food. By building a strong community, providing valuable education, and offering high-quality products, we're dedicated to making urban gardening accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Join us as we cultivate a healthier, happier world, one garden at a time.
