Did you know ...that 1 in 8 households in our community experiences hunger?
And yet ...1 cell pack of home grown tomatos ($1.59) can yield between 8 -12 dozen tomatoes!
What if... each household decided to take the Pledge and grow a garden for the greater good??
Logan Trading Company invites you to join them in a community-wide initiative to help feed the hungry. Logan's is partnering with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and the Garden Writers of America in growing fresh produce that will be donated to families in need and at greatest risk of going hungry.
There will be an official press conference on Friday, June12th at noon where Mayor Charles Meeker will announce the start of this exciting event.
Join them Saturday, June 13th from 10-5:30 for the official kick-off event to include special discounts, an activity for the kids, as well as a talk on growing and harvesting edibles in your own garden. They will also have starter kits available and special discounts for anyone wanting to participate. Take the Gro-Good Pledge:
I pledge to garden for the greater good.
I will plant a little more than I need.
I will eat my homegrown food as often as I can.
I will donate my extra harvest to a local food bank.
Worried about having enough garden space to participate? Don't! Plant or in a container, OR donate a packet of seeds, new, or gently used gardening tools to the community garden piece of the program.
It's not too late to start making a difference. Get your friends and family involved!
Look for more information on Plant a Row for the Hungry and our June 13 kick-off events (including and activity for the kids) in a special email announcement next week!
COME AND LEARN!
Saturday June 13th- 3PMFree class on:
- Growing and maintaining food in the garden
- When to harvest and how to harvest
- What about a second crop?
Join our own plant doctor and garden specialist Chris Henderson
and get all of your questions answered.
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