Community Garden
A Ministry of St. Patrick
Community Garden
Overview
This annual project will provide parishioners of all ages an opportunity to work together towards an important goal, providing parishioners in need with fresh vegetables. The objective of this project is to create an inter-generational bond within the parish, as groups, families, and students work together for the greater good of our community.
The Community Garden is located on the East side of the CountryFest shed; it’s a 25 foot x 25 foot plot.
Ways to Help
Our Timeline:
May
When frost is out, begin preparation of the soil
Treat area with Round Up
Till soil
Test soil and fertilize
Build fence
Install sandpoint/install pump
Planting begins (after Memorial Day)
Assign sprinkling to volunteers (May through Sept.)
June – August
Assign crews for weeding (we will utilize grass clippings/newspaper/and/or straw to minimize weed growth)
August – September
Harvest and Donate
Encourage parishioners with excess in their gardens to donate to this project
What will be planted:
Carrots
Potatoes
Onions
Beans
Peas
Squash
Zucchini
Donations
Watch the bulletin, the kiosk, and this web page for a list of needed materials for this project.
Contact
If you would like to get involved. Please contact the Parish and Outreach Coordinator Jeremy Weakly at jweakly@st-patricks.org, or by contacting the parish office.
Contact Community Garden
Volunteer with Community Garden
Ministry Stats
Ministry Leader: Kerri Rooney
Staff Contact: Jeremy Weakly
Schedule: May-September
Age Groups: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Ministry Category: Outreach