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: St Francis Sustainable Garden: Bunny/Rabbit Alert

Dear All,

Several of us have noted a bunny in the main sustainable garden this past week, in particular, it was in the garden this morning (Sunday) and last night (Saturday) at 7 pm hovering around the gate with 2 larger rabbits on the rectory backyard lawn.  After perusing the entire perimeter and noting no new holes/gaps, we further added (to Rose's effort) a second short fence on the inside of the gate.  The short plastic white fence pieces do not interfere with opening and closing of the gate.  One does need to step over, as you enter.

Matthew-Mark and Luke=John teams should look carefully this week for the bunny and chase it out, if possible.  Usually takes two people, as Ann Marie and I discovered this morning, otherwise it hops between beds.

Please also check for any burrows at the base of the plants and/or any chewed plants, and let us know.

Happy Summer Sunday,
Erich
734.771.8511

P.S.  Other updates:  Beth and Julie L have nearly completed the mulching of the perimeter and the Mary Garden awaits the addition of the top soil amendment from the many bags stacked near it.  The front church planters are also nicely blooming at the moment with cleome, zinnia, blue salvia, geraniums, coneflowers and brown-eyed susan.

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