Seed Starting At LaSalle Academy

Spent a great day teaching seed starting basics , planting seeds , and giving Unity Gardens Presentations . I taught 4 classes . In each class I did a short powerpoint on how , when , and why to start seeds early indoors . Then each student planted seeds . After that Sara gave a presentation on Unity Gardens . Bringing across the point that its more than just growing free food . The community building , sense of empowerment , bringing diverse people together , and learning about eating healthy . Every school should have a garden . The students were engaged , and wanted to know more . A good day all in all .

Year 2 for this Unity Garden should be a good one

Ravina Park

One of our most exciting gardens got its start this morning. Ravina Park . Its a 1/2 block north of Indiana St on Dale . Lots of big plans . Ricky the garden leader will head up the planting . We are working on a Grant to put in a Shaded shelter , and picnic tables . Broadway Church has plans for kids dance classes in the park . We will be doing a series of kids classes in June . All good things to come .

Simple Unity Raised Beds

4 x 8 Beds

Start with 3 - 8'

yellow pine 2x8's

Cut one 8' board in half to 4'

Nail together with

4" Galvanized Ring Shank Nails

Cover Bottom With Layer of

Newspaper

Put Layer of Leaves

Grass Clippings on newspaper

Cover with 4 - 6" of

Good Soil , or Compost

Plant !

Class at the Greenhouse & Transplanting

Another good class at the Greenhouse . Vegetables . I picked 8 vegetables to go over . I found this very challanging . I could spend a hour talking about Tomatoes. The class went a little long , folks got a little restless, but hung in to hear about the last vegetable Corn !! I think everyone learned a little more about Veggies .

During & after class volunteers were out in the greenhouse transplanting Tomatoes . We are Sowing , things are growing with Unity

Southside Garden

From small beginnings great things grow . Nate with the Troyer Group is the Garden Leader for the New South Side Unity Garden . The Troyer Group is the sponsor of this garden. The options for this plot of land are endless . Its a 5 acre plot of land surrounded by new & old housing developments , and Southfield Village Assisted Living Complex . Its great to see a garden go in here . LeRoy Troyer is all about Environmental design . A sustainable Unity Garden where healthy food can be grown for everyone to share fits that mission. Watch this garden grow into a area for everyone to enjoy . I see gathering areas ,and pathways rambling through gardens , and orchards. It all starts with a few simple plots started in a weed patch !!

McKinley School Growing Champions

Thanks to McKinley School for a great donation to Unity Gardens to help sponsor Unity Gardens April 9 Garden Opening at LaSalle Square . The donation fits with the education mission . On the 9th we will be unveiling our education isle at LaSalle Square , and our Kids Garden. This will make the garden a great place for class Field trips, but also a place to hold education classes. We are thankful for the support .

There is more than that . McKinley is not only supporting Unity outside the school , but they are doing their own Unity Garden , and it

is nothing less than Spectacular . They have come up with grant money , and donations to support their garden . Fogelys Landscaping has come up with a cool garden design , and a nearby church group is building the raised beds . Its more than just a garden its a community learning, and building experience for the students, and teacher .

I cannot say anything more than this is a great group led by Deb Martin .Watch them grow a be a shining example for the SBSC

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