Sustainable Garden & Grounds Projects: July 2014

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)

St Francis Sustainable Garden Harvest (July 28)

Here is a photo of today's harvest which is fairly representative of the Monday (Jensens) and Friday (Sherrys) harvests and deliveries to Perry Nursery School over the recent past weeks.

The harvest today included:

A couple of bunches of beets
Several containers of peas
Several bunches of carrots
Containers of herbs (basil, parsley and dill)
Containers of onions
A container of yellow peppers
A cuke
A container of green and wax beans

Many thanks to your efforts on weeding and watering and other maintenance tasks for an already productive growing season!

Stay tuned!

Regards,
Erich Jensen
Master Gardener
Co-coordinator of St Francis Sustainable Gardens