Garden and RC Updates, SNAP Gardens Enrollment Assistance, and More!

Garden and Registration Updates

• Weather & soil conditions
• Time
• How full the garden is

You can register for your home garden at the Resource Center, but to facilitate the check-in process we recommend pre-registering online if you are able. The same goes for any of the 19 community gardens GP registers directly. For all the other gardens in the GP network, if you haven't been in contact with the Garden Leader, you can register at the RC.

Resource Center Updates

There are a few cold-weather plants still available that are in great shape. Remember that any seedlings will need an additional couple weeks of hardening before being planted outdoors. Tomatoes, peppers etc. will be available starting RC open hours on Wednesday, May 16.

If you are interested in helping during Resource Center open hour shifts in the season ahead, contact Donny for details. There is also opportunity to volunteer in the Demo Garden Wednesdays from 10:30 - 12:30, and Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:00.

Resource Center May Open Hours
Tuesdays, 22nd & 29th:  5:00-7:00pm
All Wednesdays: 10:00am-1:00pm
All Thursdays: 5pm-7pm
Saturday,19th: 10:00am-1:00pm

Finally, a good reference for all gardeners is the Lansing Area Community Garden Resource Guide, which has been updated for 2018.

Questions? Email Garden Project or call (517) 853-7809.

SNAP Gardens Enrollment Assistance

Did you know that SNAP EBT benefits (food stamps) can be used to purchase food-producing plants and seeds? To find a retailer near you that welcomes SNAP EBT customers, use the SNAP Retailer Locator at http://www.snapretailerlocator.com. Many farmers markets now accept SNAP as well.

If you believe you qualify for SNAP benefits but have not enrolled, during RC open hours on May 9th and 10th, GLFB SNAP Outreach Coordinator Julie Anderson will be on-site to answer questions and assist with enrolling in the SNAP program. Valid ID required. Please note that your SNAP application will still need to be submitted to and approved by DHHS.

For more information, visit SNAP Gardens.

Let There Be Trees!

In a collaborative effort with the Ingham County Land Bank and other local organizations, a group of area residents gathered last Sunday at Foster Community Park to plant 21 native or near-native trees. This project, part of the on-going Foster Park Revitalization program, was made possible through a grant from the DNR. Thank you to all those who helped make the home of the Resource Center a better place to be!

Educational Opportunities

UPDATED WEEKLY!  From our community partners:

Allen Neighborhood Center/Hunter Park GardenHouse
Coming up: Apartment Gardening
May 26, 2018 2:00 – 4:00 pm  Register here

MSU Extension 2018 Bee Palooza
June 24, 2018  1:00 - 4:00pm
Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens
1066 Bogue St, E Lansing MI  48824
This free, fun and educational event provides an afternoon of interactive activities centered on understanding the wonderful world of pollinators. Learn more here!

Lets Garden Lansing  Follow this link to the Google Calendar of gardening-related events around the area! Be sure to check back frequently, as new information is continuously added.