THE NANCY HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY GARDEN

FEEDING THE BODIES, MINDS, AND SOULS OF OUR COMMUNITY 

The Nancy Hollywood Community Garden at St. Paul’s currently has 14 double-raised beds—2 that support the Food Bank, 2 for St. Paul’s use, and 10 for rent to the community that can be used for personal use or to grow food for the Food Bank.

THE FIVE GOALS OF OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN:

*Fulfill our Christian obligation to feed those in need

*Renew our appreciation of our earthly home by teaching sustainable organic farming practices

*Teach healthy eating habits through nutritional instruction and harvest celebration meals

*To further “plant” St. Paul’s into the community around us

*Provide new outreach opportunities and projects for our youth

The Community Garden is a wonderful new way to connect and socialize with others, feeding our bodies, minds, and spirits, for a happier, more successful life.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

The nonprofit garden is a great investment in our community’s future. There are many ways to contribute. Come share your knowledge and passion for gardening, or your expertise and strong arms for building, or your generosity.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways our community youth can get involved. Volunteering at the garden is a wonderful way to meet senior project requirements, scout badges, or learning about organic sustainable gardening practices.

Youth groups are welcomed to sponsor a bed and grow food for the Food Bank. It is a wonderful way to help those in need. This year, we have five young men working at the garden to fulfill various community service requirements.

PHASE II
PHASE II GOALS  – 2011 Growing Season 

*Add an idea “teaching” garden with emphasis on recycling and water-saving solutions

*Identify medicinal values of foods grown

*Double the amount of raised beds to 28

*Add a Whimsical Children’s theme

*Upgrade fencing

*Add flower beds

*Offer tours

*Add educational classes

*Build a Community Gathering Pavilion

*Cultivate additional land for the Food Bank and to supplement garden costs

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: 

1. Rent a bed for personal use

2. Rent a bed for the Food Bank

3. Sponsor building a bed

4. Donate cash to support garden maintenance and expansion

5. Donate products to support garden maintenance

6. Donate your time and talents

Helen Heinmiller has started an online blog, as part of her exciting adventure in writing. Her blog site can be found at www.helenheinmiller.wordpress.com. Helen has two category topics that she will be writing about, each one once every-other-week. The first is called SPIRITUAL GARDENING that draws on the wisdom in nature and the garden to help us navigate our daily lives. The second category is SIMPLE TRUTHS About Everyday Life, which invites people to step back and view our fast-paced lifestyles with a fresh new perspective, and find the simple truths waiting to solve our problems and enrich the world. Helen welcomes your valuable insights and contributions to a dynamic new dialogue about life!

For more information, please contact Helen Heinmiller, 484-459-4425.