Free vegetables available for people who need them on Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon.
When she became a member of the Fenton Community Garden two years ago, Keri Lay, of Fenton Township, was a beginning gardener. She learned the basics from others who had more experience, finding out how to grow plants from seeds and seedlings, how far apart to plant things, how often to water and simple ways to keep out weeds, Lay said. A fellow gardener also advised her on the use of a hoe. Using this tool saves one's back and hands, she added. "The weeds were a lot better," Lay said. "We didn't know any of that." She and her husband, Michael Lay, have learned a lot and are enjoying the benefits of their own salsa, salads, zucchini breads and more. "It's nice and organic, especially when you are pregnant,"said Keri Lay, who is expecting …
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Fenton Free Methodist Church
800 North Rd, Fenton, MI
The Fenton Community Garden is down the street from this church, on Oak Park Drive off North Road.
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Local plots give gardeners chance to use their green thumb.
The push to live healthier lifestyles and eat better, locally grown food has inspired many Fenton area residents to start their own gardens. But some people simply don’t have the space or ideal growing conditions to do it on their own property. Over the last few years, community gardens have become popular for a variety of reasons, ranging from health to economic situations to building a greater sense of community. Already, the Fenton Community Garden is full with a waiting list; however, plots are still available at Trinity’s Community Garden in Fenton and nearby at the Holly Heritage Farmstead Community Garden. “Community gardens provide space where neighbors can come together to grow food for their families,” said Courtney Peruski, …
Kimberley Emmert
11:11 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
Hi Robin, I work at the Oak St. garden in Fenton. I was happy to see your note. If you want to spend some time in the community plot let me know. Last year we gave over 5,000 lbs out to the needy. We host garden giveaways every Wed. and Sat. Hope you are well and happy. Kimberley Emmert more ›