Seed Starting Event

We still have lots to plant . . Looks like our last day to start seeds at Washington High School is this Next Wed March 24th from 3 to 5 pm at the Washington High School Greenhouse .
Please come out , and join us

Seed Starting

Friday March 19th
Seed Starting

Potawatomi Greenhouse
2pm to 4 pm

Washington High School
3pm to 5pm

National Farmers' Market Week & Unity Pictures

It has been a productive and eventful July for the Unity Gardens. Or should I say, the Unity Gardens Inc! Yes, we are now incorporated as a not for profit charity and are applying for tax exemption within the month. Thanks to Julia and Stephanie at Barnes and Thornburg for their time, support and efficiency. Imagine my surprise when they handed me the official incorporation papers! I almost cried! They have also agreed to serve on Unity Garden Committees to help this organization continue "grow". Additionally, Mike Keen, Krista Bailey, and Marcia McCoy have agreed to serve as directors for the Unity Gardens Inc. Their expertise and labor has been invaluable to the initiative thus far.

Walmart on Ireland Road in South Bend also donated over 100 plants to the Unity Gardens. So many people in our community are enjoying green tomatoes and peppers due in part to their generosity.

Happy National Farmers' Market Week. Please try to stop by the Urban Farmer's Market on Bendix just south of LincolnWay West in South Bend. Along with fresh produce to purchase from local vendors, the Unity Gardens Inc. has a photo collage to enjoy highlighting many of the Unity Gardens. Just a few blocks away from the market, you can also visit the LaSalle Square Unity Garden (west), The Garden of Saint Therese (East on Prast) or even the Butternut Squash Unity Garden (South). The Market runs from 8am to 12 pm every Saturday.

Within the last 2 weeks we have seen many people enjoying the Unity Gardens. At LaSalle Square I have run in to 3 families, 2 farmers, and a horse! Many teens have stopped by to see "whatzup" over there. There has never been over ripe produce to harvest! The community continues to use the garden and the supplies there respectfully.

Thanks to all of you who have helped! We are looking forward to many exciting opportunities for all!

Sara Stewart U. RN MSNc
President
Unity Gardens Inc.
www.theunitygardens.blogspot.com
www.sbcg.org
574-315-4361

Upcoming Educational Events

Cooking from the GardenRic's Garden of Hope
at Broadway Christian Parish
Tuesdays
May 26 at 11:00am
&
June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15
At 10:00am
Broadway and Carroll St.
(2 blocks East of Michigan, corner of Carroll & Broadway)

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Cooking from the Garden
Wednesdays at 3:30pm
May 27, June 17, July 22, August 19, and September 16

Center for the Homeless Community Garden (Sponsored by the Junior League)
813 S. Michigan St.

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Composting 101

Wednesday June 3
Center for the Homeless Community Garden
813 S. Michigan St.
3:00pm

Monday June 15
The Unity Garden at
The Salvation Army
Chapin & Western Ave. (303 Chapin St.)10:30am

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