288 Families, One Unforgettable Night: Harvest of Horrors Recap
Saturday night at the Eastpointe Community Garden was pure magic – the kind that happens when months of planning, an army of incredible volunteers, and a community ready to celebrate all come together under the stars. Our 2nd Halloween event (and Shay and...
Another Perfect Sunday at South Warren Community Garden
What a day! Shay and I rolled up around 11:30 this morning, and as per usual, it felt like walking into a neighborhood block party. Jeff had already been there since 10 AM getting things organized. Folks were already gathered around our produce stand, chatting it up...
14th Annual Harvest Potluck: Fourteen Years of Growing Together
Sometimes the best evenings are the ones that remind you exactly why you fell in love with community gardening in the first place. Last night’s 14th Annual Harvest Potluck at the Eastpointe Community Garden was one of those magical evenings where everything just...
Solar Power, Apple Orchards, and New Friends
What a day we had yesterday! September 27th brought us gorgeous weather and some pretty incredible milestones at the Eastpointe Community Garden. Between our very first solar panel installation and a surprise apple delivery that left us with 100 pounds of fresh...
Perfect Weather, Big Harvests, and Surprise Sushi
What a day! Mother Nature decided to bless us with absolutely perfect weather today – that sweet spot where you might need a light jacket in the morning but plenty of folks are still rocking shorts by afternoon. When I hopped in my car this morning, the...
Saturday Garden Party Recap
What a perfect Saturday morning at the Eastpointe Community Garden! With the weather finally cooling off and everything in full bloom, our garden looked absolutely breathtaking. Here’s what went down during our weekly garden party. Early Birds Get the Harvest...
Sunday Vibes at South Warren Community Garden
What a day! Shay and I rolled up to the garden around 11 AM, and honestly, the community had already beaten us there. Half a dozen folks were already harvesting, mowing the lawn, and just soaking up the Sunday morning energy. There is nothing better than watching this...
Saturday Garden Party Recap: Perfect Weather, Perfect Harvest
Okay, I feel like every week I say “that was the best week ever!” and I know it sounds totally cliche at this point, but honestly? This place just keeps getting better. Week after week. It’s like watching a work of art that’s constantly in...
Finally, a Break from the Heat: This Week at the Community Garden
Y’all, we finally caught a break! After weeks of absolutely brutal temperatures, today gave us everything we could ask for – sunshine, a nice breeze, and the kind of weather that makes you want to bottle it up and sell it (we’d be rich, I tell you!)....