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Honor gardens
M.A.S.H. Veteran Honor Gardens Program
Locations
M.A.S.H. Veterans Honor Gardens
Growing with Purpose. Harvesting with Heart.
At M.A.S.H., we take great pride in our Veterans Honor Gardens—special spaces where veterans, military families, first responders, and community partners come together to cultivate fruits, vegetables, and camaraderie. Since the launch of our Honor Garden Program in Spring 2021, communities across Ohio have embraced the opportunity to grow with us—literally and figuratively.
These gardens do more than produce fresh food—they restore purpose, promote healing, and strengthen the bond between veterans and their communities. Every harvest is shared with veterans, first responders, and their families, providing nourishment for the body and soul.
Why We Need Your Help
Our early success was achieved despite limited resources. We had a setback due to the quality of the initial greenhouses. We've made significant strides since our early years and have received funding to acquire commercial-grade Amish greenhouse units, providing year-round access to fresh produce and therapeutic gardening opportunities. These high-quality structures will withstand the seasons and serve as safe, nurturing spaces for our heroes.
We are seeking support to acquire commercial-grade Amish greenhouse units. These high-quality structures will withstand the seasons and serve as safe, nurturing spaces for our heroes.
Your support helps us upgrade our existing gardens and establish new sites across Ohio, bringing more healthy food, purpose, and healing into the lives of those we serve.
M.A.S.H. Veterans Honor Garden Locations:
Grove City – Franklin County
@ Air Quality Solutions (Donated Land to M.A.S.H.)
5263 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, Ohio 43123
Delaware – Delaware County -
540 Sunbury Road, Delaware, OH 43015
Delivered August 2025!!!
Sunbury – Delaware County
CAL (Commons at Livingston) – Franklin County
3349 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43227
Circleville – Pickaway County
@ PICCA - OHIO HOUSE Transitional Veteran Housing
469 East Ohio Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113
Georgetown – Brown County
@ Ohio Department of Veterans Affairs Home
2003 Veterans Boulevard, Georgetown, Ohio 45121
A Harvest of Healing
Our Honor Gardens and Greenhouses have become more than just places to grow food—they are sanctuaries of healing. Veterans benefit from the therapeutic power of gardening:
- A renewed sense of purpose
- Improved mental and physical health
- Community connection and camaraderie
- Access to sunlight, exercise, and nutritious food
We are honored to collaborate with The Ohio State University, the Central Ohio Beekeepers Association (COBA), and the Veterans Beekeeping School, providing veterans with additional opportunities to stay engaged, active, and inspired.
Giving Back
Everything we grow is given back to the community. The harvest supports Veteran posts, transitional housing programs, military families, survivors, and first responders—because no hero should ever go without.
Follow our journey, see the blooms, and celebrate the harvests on Facebook. Please share your M.A.S.H. experience on our
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Grove City, Ohio - Garden
Land donated by:<a value="https://aqsohio.com/" label="" type="url" href="https://aqsohio.com/" target="_blank" data-runtime-url="https://aqsohio.com/"> Air Quality Solutions (Mary and Larry Titus)
5263 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, Ohio 43123-8931 (MAP)
All Dates Are WEATHER PERMITTING
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M.A.S.H. VETERAN HONOR GARDEN
2026 VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
5263 Harrisburg Pike
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Land generously donated by Mary and Larry Titus of Air Quality Solutions.
ALL DATES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING
APRIL – GARDEN PREP & EARLY PLANTING
Early Crop Planting:
April 2 and April 6
Morning times TBD
Cleaning & Preparing Garden Beds:
April 16 – 6:00 PM
April 21 – 6:00 PM
April 30 – 6:00 PM, if needed
MAY – MAIN PLANTING
After-Frost Planting:
May 5–6
May 14
May 19–20
Times are flexible and will be announced as needed.
Additional planting and replanting will continue throughout the season as early crops are harvested and garden space becomes available.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Volunteers are welcome to help whenever they are available — mornings, evenings, or weekends.
Volunteer opportunities include:
• Weeding
• Watering
• Fertilizing
• Garden maintenance
• Mowing
• Harvesting
Thursday Garden Nights:
6:00 PM with Diane and ROTC Cadets
HARVESTING
Produce will generally be harvested Thursday evenings, Fridays, and Saturday mornings, depending on weather and what is ready to be picked.
Grove City Pantry Hours:
Saturdays, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
If you harvest produce, please have it delivered to the pantry by 8:00 AM Saturday so it can be prepared before our Veterans arrive.
PRIORITY CROPS
We are focusing on the produce our Veterans request most:
1. Tomatoes
2. Green Beans
3. Peppers
4. Potatoes
5. Cucumbers
6. Zucchini
7. Squash
Please check with the garden team before planting additional varieties so we can focus our growing space on the produce our Veterans use most.
VOLUNTEERS
Thank you for volunteering with the M.A.S.H. Veteran Honor Garden! We sincerely appreciate your time, talents, and commitment to serving our local Veterans.
Please remember to log all volunteer hours throughout the season.
For questions, please contact Diane or Mike & Vicki Flannigan.
Columbus, Ohio - Commons at Livingston
Delivered August 2025!
M.A.S.H. is excited to launch a new garden initiative supporting the Commons at Livingston, a Section 8 veteran community.- Click Here
Growing together, healing together.Ohio Department of Veterans Services - Georgetown, Ohio
Delivered August 2025!
Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown
2003 Veterans Blvd
Georgetown, OH 45121
State VA Nursing Home -<a value="https://dvs.ohio.gov/veterans-homes/georgetown" label="" type="url" href="https://dvs.ohio.gov/veterans-homes/georgetown" target="_blank" data-runtime-url="https://dvs.ohio.gov/veterans-homes/georgetown"> Click Here
Growing together, healing together.
PICCA - (Veterans in Transition) Pickaway County
Delivered August 2025!
M.A.S.H. is excited to launch a new garden initiative supporting veterans in transition:
PICCA, Veterans in Transition – Pickaway County -<a value="https://www.picca.info/emergency" label="" type="url" href="https://www.picca.info/emergency" target="_blank" data-runtime-url="https://www.picca.info/emergency"> Click Here
Growing together, healing together.
Delaware, Ohio - Garden and Greenhouse
540 Sunbury Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Sunbury, Ohio - Garden and Greenhouse
