Old Friends Return to the Garden Ashworth Road Baptist Church!
For many years, a volunteer team from Ashworth Road Baptist Church was a fixture in the Faith and Grace Garden on Wednesday nights. Now the garden volunteer team from is back! Shown below, the team planted sweet potatoes and pulled weeds last week before the rain came.
This Week In The Garden
Now is an ”in between” time in the garden. We are harvesting a little of everything and waiting for the peppers and tomatoes to ripen. After that, our production weights will soar. This week we will mulch the sweet potatoes planted last week and might do some watering, depending on rainfall.
Below is an update on our produce deliveries.
PRODUCE POUNDS
Beets 135
Blueberries 10
Broccoli 5
Cabbage 232
Collards 167
Cucumbers 71
Eggplant 13
Garlic/Garlic Scapes 193
Ground cherries 5
Kale 71
Lettuce 225
Onions 160
Peas 380
Peppers 5
Radishes 75
Swiss Chard 162
Turnips 60
Zucchin 40
Total: 2,064
DONATION SITES
Lutheran Social Services: 39
CFUM (Children and Families Urban Movement): 640 pounds
Joppa: 30 pounds
Trinity Los Americas: 510 pounds
WDM Human Services: 845 pounds
TOTAL: 2,064 pounds
We Always Need Volunteers
Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Afternoon volunteer hours are available by appointment. Please text Mark Marshall at 515-988-5381 to volunteer in the afternoon. Please sign-up for morning hours HERE. No experience necessary.
Why sign-up? By signing up, you help us plan to make your volunteer experience more enjoyable. We are also able to notify you in case of a cancellation.
When volunteering in the garden, wear clothes that can get dirty and dress for the weather. Bring garden gloves if you have them; otherwise, we can provide them. We have all the tools you will need.
Thank you for your help!
Large groups volunteer by appointment. School, church, civic, and corporate groups are always welcome in the garden by appointment. Send a message to info@growthefood.org to learn about volunteering that fits your group’s schedule.