Information related to St. Christopher's garden to give fresh vegetables to the hungry.

1. St. Christopher’s Crops
A Feeding Ministry
From 2007

2. Our Challenge
In celebration of our 50th
anniversary we were
challenged by Fr. Steve to
give something back to
the community.

3. Mission
Grow lots of vegetables to
give to the feeding
ministries in central
Indiana.

4. Organization
Logistics and Planning

5. Garden Team
Parishioners
With and without gardening experience
All ages
Variety of talents and experiences
Clergy connection
Vestry member

6. Site Selection
Lots of sun
Water available
Fairly level
Near refrigeration
Visible

7. De s
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8. Plant Selection
Start with warm weather crops
Limit root crops
Start some from seed and others from
plants.
Include some flowers
Mix it up!

9. Watering system and
schedule
Soaker hoses would be best
Find someone who can water in the
morning - a retiree
Schedules are nice, but watch the
weather

10. Fundraising
Asking for donations of money or
goods at stores
Some garden suppliers gave us
leftovers
Parishioners gave money, supplies and
plants
Letterhead note
Wish tree

11. Supplies
Mailbox
Landscape fabric for weed control
Stakes
Paper bags for food collection
Old nylons for tying up plants

12. Scheduling
Work days
Team members present
Deliveries
Check pantry schedules

13. Food Pantries
Paper bags
Labels
Survey

14. Communication
The key to getting good help

15. Mailbox
Journal
Weed field guide
Office supplies
Small tools
Twine

16. To the Parish
Farm reports
Weekly weeders
Newsletter articles
Hall chart
Celebrations

17. Parish Activities
Planting day
Sunday school help times
Scarecrow making
Harvest celebrations

18. To the World
Flyers
Donated
Website
Updated by garden crew

19. Challenges
Weather
Weeds
Wildlife
Workers
Budget
Chemicals
Appearance

20. Internal Benefits
Connections to nature
Positive public relations
Community building
Veggie Vixens
Intergenerational
New members
External focus
Life skills

21. External Benefits
Outreach to community
Food for hungry
Partnerships
Green space
Carbon reduction
Habitat
Soil improvement

22. The Future
Recipes
Raised beds
Community gardens
Grants