Spring on the Farm
By Dodi Wheeler 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…
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Bring Nature Inside This Winter: Part Two
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…
From Winter Prep to Spring Harvest: Behind the Grand River Farmers Market
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…
Spring Greens 101
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…
Winter Sowing and What It’s All About
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…
Pantry Staples for a Michigan Winter
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…
Bring Nature Inside this Winter
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…
A New Chapter for the Grand River Farmers Market: Grow Jackson Takes the Lead
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,…
Glass Gem Corn: A Harvest of Color
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…
The Fruits of Community: Why the Grow Jackson Harvest Dinner Matters
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…