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: Potato Dig Harvest


P.S.  We harvested about 30 lbs of potatoes in total.

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Fwd: St Francis Sustainable Garden: Potato Dig Harvest

Dear All,

Thank you for maintaining the St Francis gardens so well this summer.  Rose, Erich and Ann Marie harvested red and white potatoes on Friday and delivered 2 pound bags to Foundations Preschool on Friday with all the remaining beets (better harvest this year) and 3 eggplants (best harvest ever).

We will harvest remaining swiss chard, cucumbers and kale on Monday, and look forward to putting the beds to rest with your help this Saturday, Oct 15 at 10:00am.

Here are photos from yesterday.

Kind regards,
Erich Jensen with Rose Sherry
Garden Coordinators


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St Francis Gardens: Oct 15 Clean Up Date

Dear All,

Thank you for your help this year.  Many areas have been cleared and spruced up, as we prepare for new plantings next year.  Not sure how much needs fall cleanup, but I have scheduled a date, Saturday Oct 15 from 10 - 11:30 am . I hope you can join us (the Sustainable Garden crew will also be around, so perhaps we can make some introductions).


I bought 100 daffodil bulbs, in particular, for the Mary Garden and some small areas at the front of the church.

Regards,
Erich Jensen

P.S.  If you cannot make it, no problem.  Hopefully we will see you in the Spring, and please recruit family, friends and fellow parishioners.

P.P.S.  Check out this video on a local neighbor and planting native plants.  Please consider native plants for your own gardens when replacing a dead plant, clearing a new bed, too.



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Sustainable Garden: Today's Harvest

We picked beets, kale and cherry tomatoes. 


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