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,…
By Lena Sixbery Grow Jackson is currently wrapping up the 2025 harvest season, and I wanted to talk about a special fall crop we planted for the first time this year—an heirloom corn called Glass Gem. The kernels of this…
By Aidan Sova Each year, the Grow Jackson Harvest Dinner reminds me what a community can achieve through a shared vision, shared effort, and shared table. As the nonprofit enters its fifth year, I encourage everyone to join this celebration…
By Aleta Damm The fall season is an exciting time of year! There’s so much to do—corn mazes, apple orchards, pumpkin carving, and playing in the colorful autumn leaves. The changing foliage offers a wonderful opportunity to spark your child’s…
By Sara Toler 1. Fast-Growing Cool-Season Crops This is prime time to sow quick-maturing veggies for early autumn harvest: 2. Heartier Fall Vegetables For crops that aren’t as fast, but will still yield before frost: 3. Quick-Finish Options After Harvesting…
By Aleta Damm Honey bees are experiencing habitat loss at an astounding rate. There are many factors that contribute to this. The pesticides that we spray on our lawns and flower beds does just what they are intended to. They…
By Aleta Damm Anyone who knows me knows that I have had a fascination with science forever. So how did it start? That is easy. It all started with my mom. My mom told me that when I was very…
By Jacob Inosencio As the seasons change, I find myself reflecting on the rhythm of the natural world and how it mirrors the work we do at Grow Jackson. Each season brings its own lessons, challenges, and joys—just as each…