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)

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Dear All,
 
Many thanks to John Schommer, Barbara Campbell, Teresa Casey, Erich and Ann Marie Jensen (see photo) for clearing out the short lived day lilies and flopsy Shasta daisies around 3/4 of the perimeter of the main sustainable garden on Tuesday night (see photo).  These beds await top soil replenishment next and then subsequent planting of natives.  Top soil and mulch was delivered today, Monday May 4 by the custodial staff at St Francis.
 
Another thank you to John Schommer who removed the remaining lilies on the perimeter tonight, May 4, and weeded part of unnamed (What do you think about "Mary"?)bed (for native plants), too. 
 
Big thanks to Tracy Nagy for picking up compost on Saturday, May 2 and the Sherry Family for placing it in the Paul bed.  It was a beautiful day to further prepare this garden bed (for tomatoes and more).  .
 
PLEASE HELP:
 
We still need volunteers for the seed/plant sale on May 10, in particular, for the 11:30-12:30 time slot (immediately following the 10:30 Mass).  Erich or Rose will be there for your support and provide information to you on "how to's". 
 
P.S.  Turner's is donating several flats of plants again for this sale. 
 
Thank you,
Erich Jensen

 
            
           

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