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…
Wonderful things happen on a farm in the spring! The ground thaws; calves, kids, chicks, and lambs are born; plants are put into the ground, and trees are tapped for maple syrup. When checking the fruit trees and plants in…
By Aleta Damm Earlier this winter, I shared a few simple ways to keep young children connected to gardening during the colder months. If you’re anything like me, by this point in winter you’re counting the days until spring—but toddlers…
By Dodi Wheeler Welcome to the Farmer’s Market – We’re excited to be part of Grow Jackson and to have this avenue to keep you updated, as there’s so much developing on the fresh food access horizon! Even though the…
By Delaney Cole Looking at early-spring produce through the lens of nutrition. As winter begins to fade and spring slowly arrives in Michigan, seasonal produce starts to return as well. One of the first signs of the new growing season…
By Sara Toler Winter sowing is the practice of starting seeds outdoors in mini-greenhouses made from recycled containers (typically milk jugs, tupperware, plastic zip lock bags, rotisserie chicken containers) during the cold winter months. Seeds are planted in a damp…
By Delaney Cole Staying Nourished When the Weather Is Cold Michigan winters are not for the faint of heart. Between inches of snow, freezing temperatures, icy roads, and limited daylight, spending the winter months in the Midwest is quite a…
By Aleta Damm We have snow on the ground, and it is freezing cold. What can you do with your toddler this time of year that promotes gardening? Over the next couple of months, I have some ideas for you…
Something exciting is sprouting at the Grand River Farmers Market! Jackson’s beloved downtown gathering place enters a brand-new chapter as Grow Jackson steps in to lead market management. This transition marks a collaboration rooted in community, connection, and good food,…