*** Saturday, June 14 ***
Ann Arbor Garden Walk
Proceeds benefit Growing Hope!
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Come enjoy a beautiful day of gardens and support
Growing Hope! This year's Garden Walk theme is "Artistic Garden Expressions" and will include seven private residences and the County Farm Park garden. You can purchase garden walk tickets at the Downtowm Ypsilanti Farmers' Market on Tuesdays from 2-6, or at the Ann Arbor farmers' market on Wednesday, June 4th or Wednesday June 11th from 7:00-3:00.  Garden Walk tickets are also on sale at Downtown Home & Garden, Nicola's Books/Westgate, Dixboro General Store, and Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Garden Walk tickets are $12.00 and may be charged at select sites. For more information, you may call 734-663-2867. For all Garden Walk ticket holders-lunch at the Firefly Jazz Club,
from 11:30am-2:30pm for $14.00, while listening to The Paul Keller
Trio. Please reserve a gourmet box lunch (including drink) by calling
734-668-2025 or emailing lunchjazz@comcast.net.
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Herbs, Veggies, Rain Barrels, and Raised Beds Still Available!
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Yes, we still have edible planter combos, herbs, rain barrels, and raised bed kits available! You can order by checking out our Spring Catalog , visiting us on Tuesdays from 2-6 at the Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market, where herbs are buy two get one free and planters are $5.00 off, or at the Ann Arbor Farmers' Market on Wednesday June 4 or
Wedneday June 11.
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West Willow Garden Opening
Saturday, May 31st
9am-2pm
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Come join us this Saturday from 9am-2pm for a morning of planting and getting ready for the season at the West Willow Garden Opening!
All are welcome!
The garden is located at:
2057 Tyler Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
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Roots and Shoots
Summer Sign Up!
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Roots and Shoots still has a few slots left for the summer/after school youth garden entrepreneurs program!
Teens
in grades 8-10 are encouraged to apply for this program. Youth plan,
grow, harvest, and market fresh produce and herbs to sell at the
Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market.
Our students keep the profits of
their business and eat delicious,healthy food. Applications available
at www.growinghope.net |
Where is Growing Hope Located?
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Funny that you should ask! Click here for a detailed description of how to find us.
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Four Square Society
Membership opportunities and
Member Updates
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Help contribute to healthier families and neighborhoods- it's
not too late to become a member!
Check out the Four Square Society Website, to learn more about the society and download tracking resources. Then take a look at the Four Square Society Blog, where members
will share photos and stories about their garden. Did you know that Growing Hope has a general blog, too? Check it out!
Through the Four Square Society, you
can interact with other gardeners through blogs
and photos, and measure produce from your home or community garden to
help Growing Hope assess the gardening's impact on our communities!
Sign up now to receive free gardening
informational resources, and tracking sheets to measure your produce.
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Come Grow The Distance
for Growing Hope!
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GROWING THE DISTANCE
5K Run/Walk
Saturday, June 21, 2008 in Ypsilanti
$25 Adult Registration
$15 Senior/Youth/Low Income
If you're ready to register, you can do so here:
growingthedistance.eventbrite.com
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Save the Date!
June 21st
Summer Solstice Party
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Please join us on Saturday, June 21st from 6:30-9:00 in the Kerrytown Courtyard for an evening of of food, drink and charming company at the Everyday Wines Summer Solstice Party!
All proceeds benefit
Growing Hope!
Tickets are $15.00, and include two drink tickets, a tasting of the side dishes and a vote in the side dish competition, and a smatering of braised meats from Everyday Cook and Durham's Tracklements.
Call everyday wines for more info, or to sign up for the competition: (734)827-9463
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Visit the Downtown Ypsilanti
Farmers' Market
Tuesdays 2:00-6:00
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Find all the details or spread the word with our latest English or Spanish flyer!
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Volunteer Opportunities
With Growing Hope
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
- Join us this Friday for an afternoon of planting at the Growing Hope Center.
- Volunteer at the Head Start garden on Wednesdays from 1-4. This opportunity is perfect for people looking to garden and interact with kids.
- Looking for an afternoon of outdoor work? Join board member Dan Ayres every Wednesday from 1-4 at the new Growing Hope Center.
For more and ongoing volunteer opportunities with Growing Hope, visit our Volunteer Page.
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If you haven't had a chance to see it yet . . .
Growing Hope Center
Open House/ Tours are still going on!
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We're still hosting regular Open House/Tours of the new Growing Hope Center property! Come by and take a look! The remaining Open House/Tour dates are as follows:
o Wednesday, June 4, 2008 @ 4:30 pm
Also, board member extraordinaire Dan Ayres hosts a weekly Wednesday workday at the property form 1-4 pm. Contact us if you'd like to help out with brush clearing, garden development, or handy-work!
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In gratitude & hope--
The Growing Hope Team
Amanda, Karen, Meg, Terrion, Rachel, Rachel, Roy, Terry, Laurie & the GH Board of Directors
Growing Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit in Washtenaw County dedicated to helping people improve their lives & communities through gardening. We hope you'll join our efforts.
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