By Sofia Nazarian If you follow along with Grow Jackson’s blog posts, they’re usually informative about a certain program, event, or something currently taking place. I love these blogs. However, beginning my work with Grow Jackson this summer led me…
By Dodi Wheeler August 15 is National Honeybee Day — When we think of agriculture, we don’t often think of honeybees… But they are vital to our food—and our ecosystems! In the wild, honeybees pollinate a wide variety of plants,…
By Dodi Wheeler Summer produce is rolling in at the farmers market! Eating seasonally doesn’t have to be limited to the season – after you’ve strolled, sipped, shopped and stocked up at the market, proper food prep and freezing allows you…
By Kayla Johnson Building community goes beyond having a single conversation. It means investing time,resources, and having a genuine passion for supporting others. On July 18, Grow Jacksonhosted our first Community Resource Fair and partnered with many community organizations, bringing…
By Sara Toler There’s nothing more discouraging than watching healthy tomato plants suddenly develop yellow leaves, dark spots, and dying branches just as they’re beginning to produce fruit. In Michigan, tomato blight is one of the most common garden challenges…
By Delaney Cole This summer, Grow Jackson is excited to bring back one of our favorite summer events: our free community dinners! During the months of June, July, and August, we will host two community dinners each month, featuring food…
By Kayla Johnson It’s easy to fall into life’s predictable routine: wake up, go to work, cook dinner, and get ready for the next day. Some may doomscroll or tend to family responsibilities in between these day-to-day activities, but what…
By Aleta Damm This summer, Grow Jackson is inviting families to get outside, get their hands dirty, and explore the world of gardening through a new hands-on summer program: Fun Family Fridays. Beginning June 12, families with children are invited…
By Dodi Wheeler As spring unfolds and the first warm breezes drift through town, there’s a special kind of magic in the air when the community begins to wake up and return to the farmers market. After months of long,…
By Sara Toler As spring arrives in Michigan, gardeners are eager to get their hands in the soil. But rising costs for supplies, plants, and tools can feel like a barrier. You can grow a thriving garden without spending a…