SWAN SCHOOL (2021-22 Project Grant) Neighborhood deer were breaking into Swan School’s teaching garden on a regular basis. The gate and less-than-adequate metal posts were especially vulnerable; head teacher Emily Gohn noted that trying to keep the garden secure with a broom handle was just not working. Swan School has a strong volunteer base, but […]
SALISH COAST ELEMENTARY (2021-22 Project Grant) A new production garden is in the works on the Salish Coast Elementary campus, Port Townsend School District #50. The goal is to have vegetables and herbs raised on site, next to the teaching garden. Students will be able to see food being grown that they eat in the […]
North Beach Community Garden (2021-22 Project Grant) A rotting worm bin prompted North Beach Community Garden to request assistance with purchasing a new bin. After consultation with the JCMGF Grants Committee, they decided to purchase a “Hungry Bin.” The flow-through system makes feeding the composting worms simple enough that educating the neighbors who contribute vegetable […]
Shy Acres Farm (2021-22 Project Grant) Shy Acres houses a BIPOC community off Discovery Road in Port Townsend. A broad fork, hand tools, soil and compost were requested for use in four gardens: Ancestors Garden, Community Garden, Hugelkultur Garden, Listen Garden A total of 250 pounds of orchard fruit and 268 pounds of produce were […]
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