Sustainable Garden & Grounds Projects: November 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: The 2014 Harvest Results

Patrick Sherry has tabulated this year's harvest, and I share 2 slides from his awesome presentation here.

Bottomline: Through YOUR great consistent and thorough volunteer efforts in the SUSTAINABLE GARDEN from spring preparation through summer crop production to fall cleanup, we harvested and delivered 197 pounds of produce to Foundations Preschool (previously known as Perry Nursery School).

Thank you very much. God is bountiful! Happy Thanksgiving.

With deep appreciation,
Erich Jensen and Rose Sherry
Garden Coordinators

TWO Initiatives, ONE Project

Feed Hungry Neighbors, and new this year:

Support Michigan Native Plants Initiatives.

St. Francis Sustainable Garden Projects

Our first garden project provides fresh organic produce and herbs to Foundations Preschool of Ann Arbor (Perry) Families, a program for children of low-income at risk families.

An additional brand new initiative is our Michigan Native Plant Garden,

part of our Sustainability Project.

Donations and volunteers are also welcome. Come learn about gardening! Interested? Please contact Erich Jensen at: erichjensen@msn.com or (734-771-8511).