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 Update: 03 August 2015

Harvest Update:

On Friday we watered the onion/carrot half of Paul and harvested the following:

Cucumbers (a couple of pounds)
Zucchini and yellow squash
Bush and pole beans
Kale  (the new winner for this year!!!)
Tomatoes
Onions ( yellow and red) about a pound.
Basil
Jalepeno peppers
Habanero peppers and the other chili type peppers
one Sweet bell pepper.

Erich, Ann Marie and Susan: please check for tomatillos they seem to be coming. I found one on the ground and it looked eaten.

Patrick planted some more cilantro seeds. We hope to have a new crop by the time the gardens are finished.

The original pole beans look like they are at their end. Erich I'd like you to look at them Monday and let me know if you also think that they may be ready to cut down. The new crop seems to be doing well.

The bunnies were back in the main garden and look like they've been eating the bush bean plants. Fortunately the beans have had a chance to produce quite a bit.

The peppers are growing quite well and should produce more than we've ever had. Thank you Katy for the grow pot idea and obtaining it for us.

Thank you all for your time and effort. It has been wonderful once again to see what God has done with all our work.

Rose Sherry


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