July, 2012

• Grow Green has a new Farm Stand that started today, 7/13/12, and will operate every Friday from 4-6 p.m. in front of the SW Community Center located at 275 Dr. Samuel McCree Way.  Today's sales were very successful and we are excited about a productive season.  We continue to promote the Tuesday Westside Farmers Market from 4-7:30.
• Hydroponics are up and running inside the very hot greenhouse.
• Permaculture/Ecological Gardening classes will start 7/24; 2x/wk on Tues & Thurs, 6-8 p.m., for 3 wks.  Learn about sustainable gardening.  Class size is limited and filling quickly.  Call Eleanor Coleman, 436-8201 x247 to register for the class.  Intro%20to%20PermaEco0712.doc
• SWAN is working in collaboration with the Sector 4 CDC to offer 12 Summer Interns (youth ages 14 & 15) information about community development, jobs, community assets, and urban agriculture.

What's happening with Grow Green right now?

We are making plans to start hydroponics in the mid-section of the greenhouse.We just need to finish painting a few benches and then purchase our equipment.  Have already started some seeds (lettuce and cherry tomatoes) for the hydroponics.

The back section will be for soil planting.  Getting plants ready for next summers pots as well as house plants.

The front section will be for sales associated with youth and adult entrepreneur efforts.This section can also be used for meetings or gatherings for up to about 10-12 people.