Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Two big things

Yesterday two things went on.  First, Nancy worked her booty off on a grant application for our garden -- the HEAL Appalachia grant. Everybody say prayers that we might be awarded one of these. Nancy has certainly put a lot of time into it, especially since there were technical difficulties and she essentially had to do everything twice. Thank you Nancy!

The other thing: yesterday I mailed a letter to all of last year's gardeners. If you're one of them, be looking for it! Also enclosed are a new application and a new waiver, and a list of veggies for you to rate per your preference for them.

Maybe there are three things. The third thing -- we prepared two short "blurbs" about the garden and the spring planting that'll start up soon. If you have a church bulletin that would run this, or some other newsletter or organization interested, please feel free to copy one of these and go. Also, if you need an application or waiver, or know someone else who does, please comment here and I'll make sure you get what you need.

Happy day!

The blurbs:

Feed my lambs, tend my garden.

Harvest of Hope Community Garden helps individuals and families in Kingsport grow food for themselves and for the hungry in our community. Spring planting time is almost here. Want to get involved? You don't have to have experience -- just come grow with us as we garden together and share our harvest with those in need. The garden is made up of small, medium and large raised beds that lend themselves well to adoption and tending by individuals, families or groups. To participate in spring planting, please contact the United Way of Greater Kingsport at (423) 378-3409 extension 16 and request an application -- then return it, completed, by March 18. You also may visit the Harvest of Hope Community Garden blog at www.hohkingsport.blogspot.com to learn more.


Or, if you need something even shorter:

Want to get growing? 
It's almost time for spring planting at Harvest of Hope Community Garden -- join us as we garden together and share our harvest with the hungry.
To request an application, call the United Way of Greater Kingsport at (423) 378-3409 extension 16. If you'd like to participate in spring planting, we need your completed application by March 18.
www.hohkingsport.blogspot.com

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