Welcome
Celebrating 30 years of self-help gardening!
The Kansas City Community Gardens, located at 6917 Kensington, 816-931-3877, is a not-for-profit organization that provides self-help and educational assistance to low-income people, children and community groups in the metropolitan area to grow their own food from garden plots located in backyards, vacant lots, schoolyards and at community sites.
Special 30th Anniversary Newsletter can be picked up in our offices at 6917 Kensington. Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm.
- Interested in our gardeners and their successes? Click on GARDENER PROFILE and read about our featured gardener for this quarter.
CROP HUNGER WALK
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Jacob Loose Park
Registration begins at 1:00 PM - live music!
Step-Off time 2:00 PM
(1:50 for runners)
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PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR GARLIC NOW!!
KCCG is now taking orders for garlic bulbs for planting ($6.00 per pound). One pound will yield about 25-30 garlic bulbs in the spring. Call Earlene at 816-931-3877 to place your order no later than September 30, 2009.
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KCCG FEATURED ON FOX 4 NEWS
http://www.fox4kc.com/wdaf-community-gardens-32509,0,6659225.story
ATTENTION GARDENERS!
RESERVE YOUR TILLERS. Group or individual gardens (anywhere in the metro area) are eligible for tiller loan. The half-day fee is $8 for green-card members and $15 for yellow-card members. A refundable deposit is required to reserve the tiller. Call Earlene at 816.931.3877 for more information.
If you or your organization is interested in starting a group garden, please call 816.931.3877 and ask for Ben. Fall is a good time to plan for next year.
A Special Thanks to Nicholson Kovac, Inc. for Providing Integrated Marketing Solutions in Support of Kansas City Community Gardens.
