Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Faith & Food 7/28/15‏

Faith & Food Friends,
  

Thank You: We thank Darren De Zeeuw for connecting a short hose to the spigot and attaching a shut-off valve for our use. The new water shut-off is now located in the outer corner of the raised bed, in front of the church, by the stairs.  The new railing was just too high for many to climb over and it became a dangerous maneuver for many.  Thanks, Darren!

Garden Helpers 
  • The Okonkwos tended the garden two weeks ago and the Reiminks last week.
    • The Okonkwos delivered 5# of peas to Food Gathers.
    • The Reiminks delivered 3# of peas to Food Gathers.
  • This week, M. Izerman and her friend will tend the garden.  Marian, if the peas have browned out and are not producing, they may be pulled and placed in the composting/yard waste container.  Thanks.
Food Gatherers: pounds delivered
  • So far, 16# of produce has been delivered to Food Gatherers. 
    • Reminder: If you pick food from our garden and are unable to deliver it to Food Gatherers because they are closed, refrigerate the food and take it in the next day they are open.  Each person is responsible for taking the food they gather to Food Gatherers.  Thank you.
New & Old News
  1. Faith and Food Garden Sign:  I did not receive any responses from the Faith & Food group,so I spoke to Larry Gruppen, who works with wood, and he agreed to take a look at our sign.  He suggested we remove the polyurethane and replace it with stain or paint.  I deferred to his judgement and asked that he choose the easiest to maintain.  Thank you Larry for agreeing to refurbish the garden sign.
  2. Garden Gate Door: Something is chewing away at the wood where the top and bottom sections meet.  It is noticeable when you open the door and look at the end.  I watched for a bit, but did not see any ants or bees coming and going.  Please keep an eye on this and notify me if you discover who are the intruders.  Thanks!
Watering
  Please turn the water on and off at the extension, near the corner of the raised bed, by the stairs.  

2015 Garden Schedule 
July
  • 27:  Ijzerman & Skurka
August
  • 3:  Stephenson
  • 10:  Newman
  • 17:  Shaffer
  •  24:  Learned
  • 31:  Melissa Lubbers
September
  • 7:  Kim
  • 14:  Kessler
  • 21:  Okonkwo
  • 28:  W & A VZ
October
  • 5:  Green
  • 12:  Stephenson
  • 17: fall clean-up day
This year we have one person who has offered to sub, should you need one.  She may be called or emailed, if you need assistance:
   De Anna Stephenson - 734-678-9567

We welcome those who are new to tending the F & F Garden.  If you have questions about what you are to do, please contact one of the following for assistance. 
  • Barb Okonkwo: 734-769-9659
  • Cathy Green: 734-678-2445
  • De Anna Stephenson: 734-483-4133
Enjoying serving with you.  Have a blessed week!
Cathy Green for AACRC Faith & Food Garden             

Monday, July 13, 2015

F&F 7/13/15‏

Faith & Food Friends,
  
Garden Helpers 
  • The VZs tended the garden last week.
    • They delivered 1# of peas to Food Gathers.
  • This week, the Okonkwos will tend the garden.
Food Gatherers: pounds delivered
  • So far, 8# of produce has been delivered to Food Gatherers. 
    • Reminder: If you pick food from our garden and are unable to deliver it to Food Gatherers because they are closed, refrigerate the food and take it in the next day they are open.  Each person is responsible for taking the food they gather to Food Gatherers.  Thank you.
Garden Schedule 
Yea, our garden schedule is now completed for this year's growing season!  The remaining week will be tended by the Kessler family.
    • Sept 14: Kessler - Thank You!
New & Old News
  1. Faith and Food Garden Sign:  I did not receive any responses from the Faith & Food group, so I spoke to Larry Gruppen, who works with wood, and he agreed to take a look at our sign.  He suggested we remove the polyurethane and replace it with stain or paint.  I deferred to his judgement and asked that he choose the easiest to maintain.  Thank you Larry for agreeing to refurbish the garden sign.
  2. Garden Gate Door: Something is chewing away at the wood where the top and bottom sections meet.  It is noticeable when you open the door and look at the end.  I watched for a bit, but did not see any ants or bees coming and going.  Please keep an eye on this and notify me if you discover who are the intruders.  Thanks!
Watering

  Please turn the water on and off at the church spigot.  

2015 Garden Schedule 
July
  • 13:  Okonkwo
  • 20:  Reimink
  • 27:  Ijzerman & Skurka
August
  • 3:  Stephenson
  • 10:  Newman
  • 17:  Shaffer
  •  24:  Learned
  • 31:  Melissa Lubbers
September
  • 7:  Kim
  • 14:  Kessler
  • 21:  Okonkwo
  • 28:  W & A VZ
October
  • 5:  Green
  • 12:  Stephenson
  • 17: fall clean-up day
This year we have one person who has offered to sub, should you need one.  She may be called or emailed, if you need assistance:
   De Anna Stephenson - 734-678-9567

We welcome those who are new to tending the F & F Garden.  If you have questions about what you are to do, please contact one of the following for assistance. 
  • Barb Okonkwo: 734-769-9659
  • Cathy Green: 734-678-2445
  • De Anna Stephenson: 734-483-4133
Enjoying serving with you.  Have a blessed week!
Cathy Green for AACRC Faith & Food Garden             

Sunday, July 5, 2015

F&F Reminder, 7/5/15‏

Faith & Food Friends,

Please see reminder below.

Garden Helpers 
  • The Stobs tended the garden last week.
    • The Stobs delivered 2# of peas to Food Gathers and have some in the frig to deliver this week.
  • This next week, VZs will tend the garden.
Food Gatherers: pounds delivered
  • So far, 7# of produce has been delivered to Food Gatherers. 
  • ReminderIf you pick food from our garden and are unable to deliver it to Food Gatherers because they are closed, refrigerate the food and take it in the next day they are open.  Each person is responsible for taking the food they gather to Food Gatherers.  Thank you.
Garden Schedule 
We continue to have 1 week remaining that needs a volunteer to tend our garden.  
Please let me know if you are willing and able to tend one or both of these weeks.
  • It is:
    • Sept 14
    • Oct 12: Stephenson, Thank You!
Other News that remains
  1. The garden gate door has something chewing away at the wood, where the top and bottom sections meet.  It is noticeable when you open the door and look at the end.  I watched for a bit, but did not see any ants or bees coming and going.  Please keep an eye on this and notify me if you discover who are the intruders.  Thanks!
  2. Our Faith and Food Garden Sign is in need of attention.  It has done well for 5 years, but now needs to be scraped, sanded down and some new polyurethane applied.  Is anyone able to do this from this group?  If not, could anyone recommend someone and even go a step farther and ask them if they would be willing to give our sign the attention it needs.  Please let me know.
Watering

  Please turn the water on and off at the church spigot.  

2015 Garden Schedule 
July
  • 6:  VZ
  • 13:  Okonkwo
  • 20:  Reimink
  • 27:  Ijzerman & Skurka
August
  • 3:  Stephenson
  • 10:  Newman
  • 17:  Shaffer
  •  24:  Learned
  • 31:  Melissa Lubbers
September
  • 7:  Kim
  • 14:  
  • 21:  Okonkwo
  • 28:  W & A VZ
October
  • 5:  Green
  • 12:  Stephenson
  • 17: fall clean-up day
This year we have one person who has offered to sub, should you need one.  She may be called or emailed, if you need assistance:
   De Anna Stephenson - 734-678-9567

We welcome those who are new to tending the F & F Garden.  If you have questions about what you are to do, please contact one of the following for assistance. 
  • Barb Okonkwo: 734-769-9659
  • Cathy Green: 734-678-2445
  • De Anna Stephenson: 734-483-4133
Enjoying serving with you.  Have a blessed week!
Cathy Green for AACRC Faith & Food Garden             

Friday, July 3, 2015

F&F Garden, 7/3/15

Faith & Food Friends,

Garden Helpers 
  • We thank R. Boes for tending the garden last week.  
    • Ryan delivered 5# of peas to Food Gatherers. Smile
  • The Stobs have been tending the garden this week.
  • Next week, VZs will tend the garden.
Garden Schedule 
We continue to have 2 weeks remaining that need volunteers to tend our garden.  They are:
  • Sept 14
  • Oct 12
Please let me know if you are willing and able to tend one or both of these weeks.

Other News that remains
  1. The garden gate door has something chewing away at the wood, where the top and bottom sections meet.  It is noticeable when you open the door and look at the end.  I watched for a bit, but did not see any ants or bees coming and going.  Please keep an eye on this and notify me if you discover who are the intruders.  Thanks!
  2. Our Faith and Food Garden Sign is in need of attention.  It has done well for 5 years, but now needs to be scraped, sanded down and some new polyurethane applied.  Is anyone able to do this from this group?  If not, could anyone recommend someone and even go a step farther and ask them if they would be willing to give our sign the attention it needs.  Please let me know.
Watering

  Please turn the water on and off at the church spigot.  

We welcome those who are new to tending the F & F Garden.  If you have questions about what you are to do, please contact one of the following for assistance. 
  •   Barb Okonkwo: 734-769-9659
  •   Cathy Green: 734-678-2445
  •   De Anna Stephenson: 734-483-4133
2015 Garden Schedule 
July
  •           6:  VZ
  •         13:  Okonkwo
  •         20:  Reimink
  •         27:  Ijzerman & Skurka
August
  •           3:  Stephenson
  •         10:  Newman
  •         17:  Shaffer
  •        24:  Learned
  •        31:  Melissa Lubbers
September
  •           7:  Kim
  •        14:  
  •         21:  Okonkwo
  •         28:  W & A VZ
October
  •           5:  Green
  •        12: 
  •       17: fall clean-up day
This year we have one person who has offered to sub, should you need one.  She may be called or emailed, if you need assistance:
   De Anna Stephenson - 734-678-9567

Have a Great 4th of July

Enjoying serving with you.  Have a blessed week!
Cathy Green for AACRC Faith & Food Garden