For the people and by the people in downtown Muskegon, Michigan. We deliver food to home bound seniors while also having 12 families who grow all natural food for home use. We have started a fruit crop with strawberries, raspberries and mulberries. We are ever changing, growing and learning, We have our own rain water collection system that has managed to keep 5... 55 gallon drums busy all summer.
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| Earth Fair Apr 30, 2012 | ||
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We had a table at Earth Fair where we handed out free packets of Heirloom Sunflower Seeds to promote pollen havens for bees. Thank you Your Garden Show for our earlier win that helped us be able to have the seeds to give away. |
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| I am looking for Smart Meter ~ Bee info Apr 28, 2012 | ||
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There are going to be installing smart meters in my community on all of our homes. Most folks seem to be okay with it. I am hearing alarming stories of the damage it does to bees. However, I am having a hard time find any real studies done to confirm this. Does anyone have some documented research that can help me know what to... ...see more |
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| Greatest Sunflower project Apr 13, 2012 | ||
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GREATEST SUNFLOWER PROJECT |
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| Big Ol' Box of Seeds Feb 27, 2012 | ||
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We got our first box of seeds. Very exciting. Seed Savers have great heirloom seeds. We have a local greenhouse that gets us started growing early. Tomatoes, broccoli, egg plant and such already getting a start, |
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Let the fun begin! |
| Strawberries and stuff.............. Feb 11, 2012 | |
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Wow the warmer weather we have been having brought the strawberries out of hibernation. They had to be recovered Thursday. Tons of green growth and with winter showing back up this weekend we were bound to lose them. Saw some buds on the raspberry bushes too. No pictures today but just giving you an update. Anyone else having... ...see more |
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Freakishly mild winter here in Lansing, MI too, It's sad to see all these buds popping out on the trees because something just tells me we're in for another cold spell before spring. I didn't winter over a... (more) |
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I am looking for the same....................we shall see what we end up with. Odd for sure. |
| Our Dream Greenhouse Jan 31, 2012 | |
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I agree, very cool. Best of luck. Where was this picture taken? This can't be Michigan in late January! |
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No, it is the photo that we got with the directions on construction. However, it was 54 degrees here yesterday and expected to be mid 40's today. Ice skating has only happened for 2 days and NO ice fishing... (more) |
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strange times these....54 degrees on Jan 31. I have a friend who is a snow plower in Chicago and he has really been crying this winter. |
| Carrots Jan 04, 2012 | ||
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Snow came and we dug for the last of the carrots just in time. |
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I had a pregnant momma move in, she had 5 babies.. *oh they are soooooo cute when they are babies* ;o) but they each took up residencies in 6 seperate places.... and never left.. They are the bain of my existance... ;o( |
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Yes we have our share of rabbits too.Stinkers they are. :) Flood those groundhogs out. They will move on. |
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I have them as well, but I must have like 1, cause I really don't see them, at allllll, like I see those woodchucks.. |
| Here is hoping for a great 2012 growing season for all Dec 31, 2011 | |
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May the sun shine brightly on your seeds....Happy New Year to you! |
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Happy New Year! What are your gardening plans for the new year? Wettest year in recorded history for Detroit area, what about your side of the state? |
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Hey Liz, it has been way to warm and today we finally are getting some snow...................whoo hoo. |
| Happy Holidays from Love Community Garden and our Harvey Linenbottom Dec 25, 2011 | |
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I enjoyed viewing your photo carousel. And, congratulations on your win. :) |
| Old Fashioned Christmas Dec 22, 2011 | |
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We made homemade ornaments and took 2 nights of bus trips to Fruitport Michigan. Friday night the hooper kids did a holiday hula hoop show. Saturday night a whole new batch of kids took the bus out. Fun wa... (more) |
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Oh it is obvious that you had FUN, FUN, FUN! What a wonderful thing. Every time I see pictures on your site of the hooper kids, I want one. Haven't hooped in over 40 years...probably can'... (more) |
| A documentary of The Ukulele Project, singing dancing and having fun. Nov 30, 2011 | |
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| Lighting of the Tree Nov 28, 2011 | ||
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Last night we braved the pouring rain for the annual lighting of the Holiday Tree in town. Our kids did a hula hoop show. |
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We have had an odd fall. Normally by now snow is on the ground. I have flowers still blooming and our onions and beets are still going strong. Odd, I say!!! |
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Ours has been crazy too...we had some cold weather and snow so nothing is blooming...now it is mild and actually poured last night....crazy weather...does your group do any canning? We have a Church ... (more) |
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Thank you Mainegarden..................growing food is so much fun.:) Plus the kiddo's are pretty great too. We have food pantries in town that can barely keep the shelves stocked. Hard times we live in. Make the best of it with food and fun. |
| Halloween Treat Walk Nov 01, 2011 | ||
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Whoo hoo..... we turned the garden into a Halloween Treat Walk. Hot cocoa, popcorn and treats for the kiddo's. Fun had by all. |
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Congratulations on winning the contest. I'm sure you'll do great things with the prize money. Happy gardening! |
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Congrats on your win! I'm just so happy to see a community garden, and esp. one that helps seniors, win- Love is right! <3 |
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Congratulations! |
| WINTER BEETS Oct 27, 2011 | ||
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Our beats are still doing fine.Can not wait to crop them. Most likely will add some more straw to them by the weekend. |
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| Garlic Oct 25, 2011 | ||
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We were given some more "Spanish Organic Garlic" and put in 18 more rows yesterday. We know it is a tad late so we used some straw for a late start. |
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