The St. Francis Sustainable Garden Project supports the hungry, at-risk children and their families in our area. We use a garden plot in front of the St. Francis rectory where we grow and harvest herbs, vegetables and flowers. In past years each harvest has produced over 180 lbs. of produce- all delivered to the pantry at Foundations Preschool of Ann Arbor, - child care center for at-risk, low-income families.

The St. Francis Grounds & Botanical Gardens: Several gardens surround the St Francis of Assisi campus of buildings, including, but not limited to, the church, school, rectory and/or parish offices. These gardens need to be a beautiful expression of hospitality, in particular, the entrances, to our fellow parishioners and visitors as well as reflect a statement of our appreciation for God's creation and nature.

Questions? Contact: Scott Wright (734-821-2121)

Fwd: CINCO DE MAYO UPDATE: St Francis Sustainable Gardens

Since the Spring Preparation Day of April 26, the following activity has happened:
  • The east planter on church front steps was cleared or mulch and plants (I.e., 2 holly bushes were transplanted) and Erich and Ann Marie Jensen hauled 1200 pounds of top soil into the planter.
  • Erich Jensen and Rose, Patrick and John Sherry added a new green metal "bunny/animal proof" fence to the internal perimeter of the main sustainable garden.
  • The rectory garden has been planted with red twigged dogwood, autumn joy sedum, columbine, white spruce and a red bud.
  • The first delivery of 3 bundles of rhubarb and 1 bundle of asparagus was made today (May 5)to Perry Nursery School.
  • A lengthwise board (2" by 6" by 10') was replaced on one of the beds within the main sustainable garden.
  • Spinach has germinated in the main sustainable garden
 
Regards,
Erich Jensen

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