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GROWING HEALTHY FOOD, CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS SUMMER 2019

IN THIS ISSUE:

Summer Plantings PAGE 1

Grow-A-Row & Wish List PAGE 2

Garden Tour & Summer Events PAGE 3

Resource Center Summer Info PAGE 4

Garden Notes

Our Mission: Partner to alleviate hunger, one meal at a time, to create a future where everyone has access to nourishing food.

It is Summertime... finally!

Garden Project Team:

Dilli Chapagai Immigrant & Refugee Liaison

Donny Comer Program & Education Coordinator

Ben Crocker Gardens & Greenhouse Coordinator

Kim Harkness Food Bank Director of Operations

Nate Kermiet Resource Center Coordinator

Megan Kramer Resource Center Intern

Julie Lehman Garden Project Manager

Stacey Nill GP Administrative Assistant

We know that winter was long and spring was wet We absolutely love fresh greens on our plates in the

but summer is here now and we hope you have a

autumn. You can't beat Asian greens and colored

productive growing season! If you haven't tried a fall mustards. Both collards and kale will produce a crop

garden before, we encourage you to give it a try this in very cold autumn weather.

year. July is planting time for:

Radishes are great to add color and taste to fall

Beans are one of our favorite things to plant in late salads. The Early Scarlet Globe is a classic round radish

summer for a fall harvest. With many beans having a that is ready in as little as 22 days!

maturation rate of 50-60 days, they can add color and

nutrition to the menu of autumn meals.

Summer Squash: Don't let the term "summer squash"

keep you from enjoying them in the fall. Yellow

Many people plant beets only as a spring crop,

Scallops grow quickly and can be seeded directly into

though the root vegetables actually make an excellent summer gardens and harvested before frost.

fall crop. The ever-popular Detroit Dark Red is even more sweet and tasty in the fall.

Adapted from our generous donors ? Baker Creek Seeds

The Resource Center will host a

Carrots are another root crop that provides excellent flavor and nutrition going into the cold months of winter. The Little Finger produces in only 55 days and is great for snacks.

special all-day Fall Garden Day on Friday, July 12th from 12pm-7pm. Come down for more info and resources to keep your garden

growing for months to come!

Grow-A-Row

Because no one should go hungry.

Participate in GROW-A-ROW to share your extra produce with those in need. SEE FOLLOWING PAGE for the top 10 produce varieties to donate to pantries, how to store them to ensure freshness and for a pantry drop-off location near you.

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Fresh Produce Drop Off Locations

All home and community gardeners are encouraged to plant and grow extra vegetables and donate the harvest to their local pantry or community kitchen. You can make a difference in the lives of others by using the power of your own garden!

When visiting a pantry, please call before to guarantee someone is available to receive donation

Bethlehem Temp. Bread House 1518 S. Washington Ave. M-F 9:00-3:00 485-4209, ask for Tina

City Rescue Mission of Lansing 607 E. Michigan Ave. M-F 7:00-7:00 485-0145

Cristo Rey 1717 N. High St. M-F 8:00-5:00 253-8249

Crossroads 3240 S. Waverly Rd. 24/7, business hours preferred 882-7217, ask for Jennifer

First Presbyterian Church 510 Ottawa St. M-Th 9:00-11:30, 12:00-3:30 574-5124

Haslett Food Pantry 1427 Haslett Rd., Haslett T & TH 10:00-12:00 505-3147, ask for Ruth

Letts Community Center 1220 W. Kalamazoo St. M-F 8:30-5:00 483-4311

Redeemer United Methodist 13980 Schavey Rd., DeWitt T, 8:30-12:00 669-3430x312, ask for Suzie

Seventh Day Adventist 5400 W. St. Joseph Hwy. W 9:00-3:00 321-8238

Southside Community Kitchen (St Casimir Church) 800 W. Barnes Ave. M & W 9:00-1:00 375-2977

GREAT STORAGE CAPABILITIES POPULAR & EASY TO GROW

TOP TEN PRODUCE VARIETIES to donate to food pantries

Summer squash (patty pan, zucchini, etc.)

Cucumbers

Store in cool spot in kitchen, ~55?F, in perforated plastic bags.

Tomatoes & tomatillos

Do not refrigerate!

Hardy greens (spinach, kale, Swiss chard)

Consider dipping greens in cool water before bagging.

Winter squash

Harvest before frost.

Onions, shallots & garlic

Remove tops after 2 weeks of curing.

Beets

Try long-season varieties, like Detroit Dark Red.

Potatoes

Typically store 3 to 6 months or as long as 6 to 9 months!

Carrots

Trim tops to within a ?".

Apples

Separate them from other storage crops to avoid bitterness.

Garden Project WISH LIST:

Garden Equipment

- Garden tools (wheelbarrows, hoes, rakes, shovels, etc.) - Small engine equipment (tillers, lawn mowers, weed whip, chipper) - Drills & power tools

Services

- Garden expertise & mentoring - Help with mowing at Community Gardens - Volunteers at the Demo Garden and volunteer work days

Extras

- Lumber - Garden sheds - Perennial plants- natives especially - FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

If you have materials to donate from this list, please contact us! Your donations are tax-deductible Please share this list with others who may want to help Any size donation is greatly appreciated!

Annual Garden Tour

Wednesday, July 17th

Don't miss this local summer tradition!

Explore some of the community gardens that make our Lansing neighborhoods unique. Guided bus, biking and walking tours will feature the stories, people, plants and food of new and established gardens. Gardens are tucked in all over Lansing... find them with us at schools, apartments, food pantries, Land Bank lots, public parks, and more!

Snacks & Welcome from 5:30-6:00pm

Tours begin promptly at 6:00pm from the GP Resource Center

Suggested donation $1- $20

We hope to see you there!

GP Summer Event Schedule

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO ON EVENTS LISTED BELOW & MUCH MORE, VISIT:

Summer Solstice Party & Potluck (part of Refugee Awareness Week) Wednesday, June 19th 6:00-7:30pm Webster Farm Community Garden 5518 Hughes Rd., Lansing 48911

Annual Community Garden Tour Wednesday, July 17th 5:30-8:00pm Beginning at GP Resource Center, other locations TBA

Raised Beds & Compost Workshop Thursday, August 22nd, 6:00-8:00pm Horticulture Teaching & Research Center 3291 College Rd., Holt, 48842

Perennial Plant Exchange Saturday, September 21st 1:00pm GP Resource Center/Demo Garden

Harvest Potluck & Garden Showcase Thursday, September 26th 5:30-7:00pm Northwind Community Garden 4960 Northwind Dr., East Lansing, 48823

"Heartfelt thank you"

A heartfelt thank you to all our garden leaders, funders, supporters and volunteers! You are appreciated more than you will ever know! If you would like to get involved, please contact us at 517-853-7809 or email gardenproject@.

P.O. Box 16224 | Lansing, MI 48901

Phone: 517.853.7809 Fax: 517.853.7817 gardenproject@

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Resource Center SUMMER Hours

June Tuesdays: 4th & 11th | 5pm ? 7pm All Thursdays | 5pm ? 7pm All Fridays | 10pm ? 1pm

Closed the week of July 1st

NEW THIS YEAR! FALL GARDEN RESOURCE DAY Friday, July 12th: | 12pm ? 7pm

The Resource Center is located at 2401 Marcus Street, Lansing, 48912 Located in Foster Park on Lansing's eastside, one block south of Kalamazoo St.

What's at the Resource Center?

ALL community gardeners and low-income home gardeners are eligible to receive free resources, including:

Tools: Shovels, hoes, digging forks, rakes & more to borrow.

Seeds: A WIDE selection of warm & cool season varieties (We have many but not all varieties.)

Transplants: New vegetable starts every week. Selection based on weather and availability.

Educational Resources: Books, fact sheets & more. Meet knowledgeable volunteers & other gardeners. Please note, we may limit distribution to ensure fairness.

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