L.I.F.t.S. Community Garden @ Ewing Presbyterian Church.Love, Inspiration, & Faith thru Stewardship.Our garden will benefit Mercer Food Bank and the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). The garden is worked 100% by volunteers that range in age from 3years to too old to mention. The garden was built in an overgrown area of vines, trees and scrub brush. It took a lot of hard work to clear the area, but the soil was very good and it got more then 6 hours of sun a day. We surrounded the garden with a deer fence and underground ground hog prevention. And we plan on making it as self-sufficient as possible thru the...
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Today I worked out a deal with a local Insurance Company to give us all compostable trash and coffee grounds! We will more then likly produce more compost then we will need, but what if we charge anyone who brings a five gallon bucket on buck per gallon? What do you think... to much should it be less? |
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It looks like you do such great work for the community. Do you have any photos for 2011? |
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Kristen, Sorry... very busy this year. Yes we have pictures this year. We've been much more successful with our hrvest, haveing partenered with a local farmer to give us some advice. Right now we are about... (more) |
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Looking forward to seeing the picks - nice idea about partnering with a local farmer. |
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| HUGE Water Bill- HELP!!! Whole garden Aug 10, 2010 | |
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Hi there LIFts - Are grey water systems allowed in Trenton. I bet there is a ton of water going through the church. Plausible? Let me know Emmet |
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Entomolo-garden, Thanks for pointing me in that direction. That's what we're looking into at the moment. I was also thinking we would see if the local High shool would like to help us find a solution. |
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| One week away and BAM! Whole garden Jul 27, 2010 | |
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| First Harvest / Valadation Basil Jul 16, 2010 | |
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