Turtle Island Indigenous Youth Growers

Our specialty lies in greenhouse-grown starter plants, ideal for transplanting into personal gardens. Our selection includes culturally relevant and ceremonial plants such as indigenous white sage, essential vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, and a variety of herbs such as oregano and dill. Cultivated in our greenhouse, these plants receive the best start, ensuring robust growth.

Purchasing our starter plants supports both our educational mission and the broader goal of Indigenous food sovereignty. By incorporating our plants into your garden, you're taking an active role in preserving traditional agricultural knowledge and practices, vital for the self-sufficiency and resilience of Indigenous communities.

Join us in a future where Indigenous communities can sustainably grow their own food, enhancing food sovereignty and preserving cultural heritage. With gratitude from our students, we invite you to choose Turtle Island Indigenous Youth Growers for your starter plants.

Mission Statement

At Turtle Island Indigenous Youth Growers, located at UNL’s East Campus, we are committed to Indigenous food sovereignty through agricultural education and community engagement. Our program, in collaboration with Indigenous elders and UNL Extension faculty, equips Indigenous high school students with the skills to grow food sustainably and help contribute food to their communities.

Tribal Affiliation

Turtle Island Indigenous Youth Growers represent multiple tribal nations. This includes Umoⁿhoⁿ, Lakota, Ponca, Nez Perce, Diné, and others. Our youth growers, Elders, and helpers work together for the benefit of all Indigenous peoples within the Lincoln community.

Products

Beets Broccoli Peppers Tomatoes Cucumbers Squash Kale Swiss Chard Lettuce Basil Melons Serviceberry Strawberries Elderberry White Sage Prairie Sage Thyme Oregano

Our plant selection features an array of locally grown starters from an Indigenous operated greenhouse. Perfect for gardens, buyers can expect to find plants encompassing a diverse range of herbs, vegetables like peppers and tomatoes, as well as ceremonial plants including prairie sage.