GROW IT FORWARD TODAY

Transforming loss into a legacy of kindness for families and animals.

We believe that kindness should be sustainable. The Grow It Forward Today (GIFT) program was born from the memory of our beloved mini dachshund, Max, and his love for the garden. By participating, you aren't just buying a product—you are providing life-changing support to families facing food insecurity and animals in need of critical care.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

Step 1. You Choose Your Donation Level

You start by deciding how much you would like to contribute. You can choose to donate:

A single seasonal seed packet
A 5- pack bundle

Step 2. You Select the Recipient Organization

During the selection process on the product page, you will use a dropdown menu to select where you would like your seed packets to be donated.

Step 3. We Handle the Logistics

Even though you are paying for the seeds, you do not receive them. We select the seeds to be donated and deliver the physical packets directly to the organization you selected.

Step 4. We send support to rescues

Once a GIFT has been purchased, we send 100% of the proceeds to a Dachshund Rescue of our choice. We are currently sending all donations to DREAM Rescue based in Marietta GA.

SHARE THE LOVE & GROW IT FORWARD TODAY

Living Life With Max

A Tribute To a Very Special Dachshund

Life with Max was never dull. Max was a short hair chocolate and tan mini dachshund who was living his best life here at Old Oak Homestead.Max came to us after his original human parents were needing to rehome him. We already had three dogs and a cat, but not taking him was not an option. Max very quickly became part of our family.

Dachshund's are known to choose their person, and Max chose Joseph. All Max wanted to do was to go everywhere with his daddy. He was even content to just be held. But he especially loved riding on the mower and the tractor.

Max loved to eat the blueberries off the bushes and go strawberry picking. If we were not paying attention he would eat green beans straight off the bush. He was obsessed with eating fresh fruit and vegetables out of the garden. He knew the good stuff and was living the good life. He was my gardening buddy.

Out of the blue on a Thursday afternoon, Max started to have seizures. After a spending a few days at the emergency vet, Max came home, but things were not the same. He was getting sicker. We took him to the University of Georgia Veterinary Training Hospital where he had an MRI. We learned that Max had in inoperable cancerous brain tumor that had spread all through his brain. There was nothing that could be done to help him. Max peacefully passed away in our arms with lots of love and kisses at the UGA Veterinary Hospital.

We are heart broken. Max had just turned 5 years old.

It is because Max was such a special part of our family that we want to help other little Dachshunds in need. This is why we will donate 100% of the profits to a Dachshund Rescue of our choice from every purchase of seeds from "Grow it Forward".

Please consider giving generously.