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: Foundations Preschool Visit 25 July 2015

St Francis Sustainable Garden: Foundations Preschool Visit 25 July 2015
Dear All,

As part of the St Francis of Assisi hospitality initiative, the Sustainable Garden Ministry welcomed five families from the Foundations Preschool, our partner and recipient of fresh produce and herbs from the garden.  Under Rose Sherry and Erich Jensen, co-coordinators of the gardens, leadership, they were joined by volunteers, Ann Marie Jensen, Sharon Sheldon and her husband, Jim, Frank Fazekas, Katy Derezinski, and Julie Lavender on a tour and harvest of the vegetable gardens.  Beans, cukes, tomatoes, cilantro, oregano, and an onion were picked wiith, weighed, and presented to our Foundations Preschool visitors today.
Thank you for all who attended on this beautiful, sunny and warm summer day of gardening (see linked photos).

Kind regards,
Erich Jensen
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