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)

Seed Sale Sunday April 15th


St. Francis Sustainable Garden Seed Sale

Spring is around the corner and gardening is soon to follow!!
Stay tune for our Annual Seed and Seedling Sales coming this Spring.
Sale proceeds are used to fund materials for the garden which provides fresh organic produce to Perry Nursery School Families.

Annual Seed Sale:  Sunday April 15th after all Masses
  We sell organic seeds from the garden or other local sources.
       
Annual Seedling Sale:  Mid May Date TBD
  We sell organic seedlings of tomatoes, herbs and more. 

Volunteer Opportunities:
Do you like gardening? Want to learn? 
If you have some time this summer we need volunteers to help with:
        Seed/Seedling Sales
Garden prep in April/May
        Watering and weeding throughout the summer and early fall
        Harvesting and delivering produce to Perry during the summer and early fall
Ideas and resources to aid in the garden
Garden clean up in the fall

If you are interested or curious please contact Erich Jensen at:  erichjensen@msn.com or (734) 996-1439

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