New Story Spokane
Community Gardens
Feb 22, 2026
Growing a community can be as simple as growing a garden. In this episode join Roger Hudson as he explores the wonderful process and benefits of establishing a community garden. We will hear heartfelt stories from Donna and Mary as they share their experiences with establishing a community garden and friendships that come with it. Sit back and relax as we hear from local folk that have decided to choose a path for the common good and care for planet and people.
Rocks To Root
Mary Bishop of All Things Regenerative
June 16th, 2026
In this episode of Rocks to Roots, Hilary and Duane sit down with Mary Bishop, owner of All Things Regenerative, to explore how regenerative practices and permaculture can help homeowners, gardeners, and communities create healthier landscapes and stronger connections to the land.
Mary shares her journey from a 25-year career in education to becoming a passionate advocate for regenerative living. The conversation dives into practical ways people can improve soil health, harvest water, support pollinators, build wildlife habitat, and create productive spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
From community gardens and food forests to SpokaneScape landscaping and front-yard gardening, Mary offers approachable ideas for anyone looking to steward their property more intentionally—whether they have ten acres or a small backyard.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your landscape more resilient, reduce maintenance, grow more food, or simply reconnect with nature, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help you get started.
Local Spokane Resources:
Inland Northwest Permaculture Guild Website
Fire-Resistant Plants, Website
Growing Neighbors, Website
Chipdrop, Free bark chips delivered, Website
Master Gardeners of Spokane County, Website
Kootenai-Shoshone Conservation District, Website
Spokane County Conservation District, Website
Stevens County Conservation District, Website
Bonner County Conservation District, Website
Books:
Hemenway, Toby. Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. White River Junction, Vt., Chelsea Green Pub, 2009.
Norris, Melissa K. The Family Garden Plan. HarvestHouse Publishers, 7 Jan. 2020.
Lancaster, Brad, and Andy Lipkis. Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 2, 2nd Edition. Rainsource Press, 17 Nov. 2020.
Richards, Huw. The Self-Sufficiency Garden: Feed Your Family and Save Money. DK, 2024.
Simard, Susan. Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest. Vintage, 21 Jun. 2022
Tallamy, Douglas W, and Timber Press. Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press, 2019.
Williams, Kelpie. The Biochar Handbook: A Practical Guide to Making and Using Bioactivated Charcoal. Chelsea Green Publishing, 27 Jun 2024.
Willis, Kathy. Good Nature: Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, and Touching Plants Is Good for Our Health. Publisher Books, 2024
Video and online resources:
Hudson, R. and Robinson, T. (2026, February 22). Community Gardens: New Story Ancient Song, New Story Spokane. Link
Andrew Mollison video turning suburban lot into high-yield micro farm Link
The Biota of North America Program, Link
India’s Water Revolution, by Andrew Mollison. Link
Brad Lancaster video explaining water harvesting Link
Farming Without Fertilizer, Link
Free Permaculture Pamphlets written by Bill Mollison Downloads
Low Tech Erosion Control Link
Tallamy’s Hub for Native Plant Resource Link
Temperate Climate Permaculture Link
USDA Plants Database Link
USDA Soil Survey Link
Washington Native Plant Society Link
World Permaculture Association by David Holmgren Link