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)

harvested

Some new pix of the gardens 

Yolanda harvested some potatoes (they are from the last year's planting) so we just have 2 big potatoes and 4 small We are still waiting for the other veggies Do you have anything ready to harvest? This is our first harvest.

Kate put mulch around the plants in the MMLJ gardens to hold in the moisture and modulate the soil temperature. Also, Kate cleared and planted the John garden with fall harvest plants: buttercup squash and Brussels sprouts. They'll be ready in October.  Kate harvested two eggplants and some peppers today. Kate plans to deliver them to Foundation Preschool. Kate will take the potatoes, too.




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