GTC Annual Plant Sale + Gardener’s Gathering: May 11th 9-1pm

 Gardening The Community’s Annual Spring Plant Sale!  

Dear GTC Friends,

 GTC is proud to announce our Annual Spring Plant Sale!

When: Saturday, May 11

9am-1pm

Where: 256 Hancock St. Garden

Please join us in our annual Spring Plant Sale Event, happening this year rain or shine in conjunction with the Springfield Food Policy Council’s Gardeners’ Gathering (see below for more details).

There will be workshops on how to build a raised bed and how to jump start your backyard or container garden, sign-ups for GTC EATS!, and a work day. So don’t forget to bring your gloves, water bottle and a lunch and help us prepare beds, weed and plant.

Get your hands dirty and join the fun!

You can pre-order flowers, vegetable plants, herbs and more for spring through fall gardening at INCREDIBLE savings!! Perfect for Mother’s Day.  For a full selection, you must order and pay ahead of time. You will pick up on Saturday, May 11, at 256 Hancock St.

To pre-order your plants have the order form sent to you via email: Sales@gardeningthecommunity.org. We will also have a more limited selection of plants for sale on May 11 – first come, first serve. DEADLINE FOR ADVANCE ORDERS IS SUNDAY, MAY 5!!!

  You can print out the order form and mail it with your payment to:

 Gardening the Community
PO Box 90774
Springfield,MA 01139

OR

Email us your order form at:
Sales@gardeningthecommunity.org

(and mail your check or credit card info to the above address)

Please make checks payable to:
Gardening the Community

For further information contact Gardening the Community:
413.693.5340
Sales@gardeningthecommunity.org
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Gardening the Community is proud to host the
Springfield Food Policy Council’s:

Gardeners’ Gathering

When: Saturday, May 11th
10am-12pm

 Where: Gardening the Community
256 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA

 Come learn how to do Urban Agriculture!
Backyard and Balcony Gardeners
Experienced and New Gardeners
All Are Welcome!

 Workshops Offered:
How to Jump Start Your Garden
How to Build a Raised Bed
How to Start and Organize a Community Garden

Images from GTC’s Spring 2013 :)

..Seed starts at Westfield State University

 

 

 

 

 

..and our new office in the lower level of the Scibelli Center in the STCC Technology Park (more pics soon)!!

In gratitude…

WE ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE WITH VALLEY GIVES AT MIDNIGHT 12-12-12!!

DONT BE SHY!!!
http://valleygives.razoo.com/story/Gardening-The-Community

“Grow With Us” during this amazing Valley Gives campaign!!

On December 12, 2012 (12-12-12) Gardening the Community (GTC) is participating in an amazing fund raising opportunity. More information about the campaign will be coming, but for now check this link about Valley Grows below, and let’s get ready to make this one of many great days for the sustainability of GTC!!!

ONLINE TICKETS FOR GTC’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST STILL NOT AVAILABLE : (

Sorry folks still having some issues making this reality. But never fear you can email us today to place your order for tickets. We apologize for the inconvenience.

GtC Fall Harvest Celebration!

We’re having pancakes!

Saturday November 3rd
10-12PM

Bishop Marshall Center
St. Michael’s Cathedral
260 State St. 
Springfield, MA

 

Tickets $5 per person / $2 for children

RSVP by 10/26 to:
events@gardeningthecommunity.org

or call 413.693.5340

Urban Gardens Create Healthy Food Options

Hello world!

Welcome to Gardening the Community’s new blog site!

Fridays at Gardening the Community

Every Friday we take a break from gardening and turn our attention to issues impacting our communities. Today the youth discussed race, class, food security and brainstormed ideas to create equality in their communities. Before the discussion the youth played a game in which they learned how class impacts  food consumption in communities, here are a few pictures!