From a Cloudy Morning to 20+ Volunteers: Saturday’s Garden Party Magic
You know those mornings when you look outside and think, “Hmm, maybe peeps won’t show up today?” Well, Saturday morning started exactly like that – cloudy, a bit uncertain, the kind of weather that makes you wonder if anyone will venture out to...
How Six Volunteers and One Very Heavy Sculpture Made The Day
Hey everyone! It’s almost 10 PM on Saturday night, and I’m still buzzing from what happened at the garden today. I had to sit down and share this with you because honestly, I’m blown away by what our community pulled off. The Numbers Keep Growing...
Opening Day 2025: When Community Shows Up (And Shows Out!)
Opening Day 2025: When Community Shows Up (And Shows Out!) Hey garden friends! John here, still buzzing from what might have been the BEST opening day we’ve ever had at Eastpointe Community Garden. Last Saturday was absolutely magical, and I’m just now...
Y’all, We Had the BEST Day at the Garden Today!
Hey garden fam! It’s John here, and I just got home from the garden with dirt under my nails and sunshine on my face! HAD to share how flippin’ amazing today was! The sun was beaming, the soil was that perfect not-too-wet-not-too-dry consistency, and our...
Weekly Garden Party: Spring is (Sort of) Here!
Another Saturday, another amazing day at the Eastpointe Community Garden! The weather might still be playing hard-to-get with temperatures in the 50s, but hey – no rain means garden time, and we’ll take it! First Harvest Celebration! The biggest excitement...
Garden Party Recap: 53⁰ days don’t stop us! 🌱
What a day at the garden yesterday, y’all! While I had to sneak away early to celebrate my anniversary with Shay (6 years and counting!), our amazing garden misfits turned what could have been just another Saturday into a proper garden party! The weather might...
Urban Seed Shelter Project: A Community Barn Raising!
Hey folks, John here! I have to tell you about this AMAZING weekend at the Eastpointe Community Garden! It’s been a whirlwind of community spirit, hard work, and genuine magic that’s left all of us feeling warm and fuzzy inside (and slightly sore, if...
Building Community (Literally): Our New Shelter Takes Shape!
The Adventure Begins! You know that feeling when you start a project and think, “This’ll be a breeze!” and then reality hits you square in the face with a corrugated metal panel? Yeah, that was us today at the Eastpointe Community Garden! 😂 Our...
VILLA FUNDRAISER: Y’all Seriously SHOWED UP! 💚🌱
Friends, we’re still buzzing from Monday night’s fundraiser at Villa Italian Restaurant! The place was PACKED to the rafters with Urban Seed supporters! More than 40 tables of wonderful folks came out to enjoy some delicious Italian food while helping our...