Apply Now For Your Plot in the Community Garden

It's that time of year again when we invite residents of Clinton County to apply for a plot in the Friends of Hope Community Garden. We have extended the application deadline. Applications are now due by March 30th, 2012

We have 40 spaces available at the Community Garden on the Wilmington College Campus where all plots are FREE! We also have a Backyard Garden Program for those interested in having a garden at their home.

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If you have questions, please send an email to Bernadette Gallagher, an AmeriCorps VISTA with Grow Food, Grow Hope or call (937) 382-6661 ext. 693

March 2012 Newsletter

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March 2012

In the March 2012 issue:
The Third Annual Non-Perishable Food Item Pageant, was a huge success for us, bringing in nearly 1,000 items for local food pantries and shelters.~~~Find out how you can help Grow Food, Grow Hope to have a successful summer by making a charitable donation.~~~Get all of our pointers for spring planting and garden prep with the March Harvest Calendar.~~~Read our review of "Apartment Gardening: plants, projects, and recipes for growing food in your urban home".~~~Try out a spring recipe for Baked Onion Rings.~~~

Read our praises of the DTS Lil' Sis Sorority in the Volunteer Spotlight.

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Grow-A-Row and Spread Some Hope

At Grow Food, Grow Hope, we grow a lot of food and we give a lot of people hope, but with your help we can do so much more. This summer we are kicking off a new program called Grow-A-Row. Anyone can take part and it's easy to do. All you have to do is plant an extra row of fruits or vegetables when you start your growing season. When that row is ready to harvest, you can take it to a local pantry or donation site and give the gift of food to a family in need.

Fresh produce is especially hard for most pantries to come by due to it's perishable nature, but it is the healthiest and tastiest way to enjoy most fruits and vegetables. You can grow as much or as little as you have space for - every pound helps. You can also invite friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, or classmates to take part in the process with you.

We've created a starter packet which includes a Donation Log and a list of local Donation Sites in Clinton County and the surrounding area. Click on the image below to download the packet. Within the packet, you will find a Registration Form. Fill it out and send it back to us and you're ready to go.

Register now to be a Grow-A-Row site! Click the image below.

If you have questions, please send an email to Sarah Bachman, an AmeriCorps VISTA with Grow Food, Grow Hope or call (937) 382-6661 ext. 693