Learn, Plant, & GROW!
Growing vegetables is healthy, economical, and easy to do. Whether you are a novice gardener or just starting, our garden team will guide you through the ins and outs of what proves to become a lifetime skill and hopefully a passion. Green thumb or not, you will be amazed at how rewarding growing your food can be.
Our COMMUNITY is growing! We are looking for a hand in donations for a few practical items, please help us check these off our list?
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4 - Metal Trough Planters
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2 - Gorilla Brand Wagons
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Seed Starting Supplies
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Drip Line Irrigation Supplies
If you have gently used items you would like to donate, we gladly accept them. Please contact us here.
Feeling the Love!
SJCG Wish List
Savory Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread...
Fresh Salsa w/Cilantro & Lime...
Haluski (Fried Cabbage & Noodles)...
Tasty Garden Recipes
Enjoy our COMMUNITY Stories here, just click the heart to read!
Best thing about gardening is... eating, of course! Our SJC Garden team has shared their favorites.
Here are a few recipes to try:
BIG NEWS
SOON!
BIG NEWS
SOON!
We are always looking for a few extra hands to get the plants growing. Our Fall planting date happens soon. Please sign up if interested in volunteering.
Ready, Set, Grow!
Fall Garden Planting Day
Are you curious about canning fresh produce from your garden but not sure where to start? SJCG offers a food preservation mini-series that is perfect for beginners! Join us for a fun workshop where you can learn how to preserve your garden goodies. Our experienced Board of Directors member Lynn Jaekley has plenty of tips and tricks to share to make your canning experience enjoyable and cost-effective. For just $25 you can attend the workshop learn preservation methods and take home homemade goodness!
Date:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 9 am - 1 pm
Location:
Community Kitchen at First Christian Church
927 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501
Instructor:
Lynn Jaekley, SJCG Board of Directors & SJSD Teacher
Class Type:
Totally Tomatoes, Everything Sauce for Spaghetti, or Pizza plus freezing, and drying tomatoes demo.
Details:
12 Available Spots, Deadline Sept. 27th
Participants must be 18 years and up
Supplies Included plus, refreshments and snack
100% refund if event is canceled, less 15% for processing fees for participant cancellation within 48 hours of event.
Fall Fun Canning Class
Sunflower Growing Contest
Sunflowers are growing in St. Joe! The SJCG Sunflower Contest under way with a chance to win $200. Looking forward to seeing who has the biggest sunflower head!
Need seeds? Spring 2024 we gave out 24,000 + FREE seeds to our community. Want to be the first to know next Spring?
Seed Hub Distribution
Bring the radiance of your community garden into your home with the Garden Glow Collection. This fundraiser for our neighborhood garden features scented candles that capture the essence of lush greenery and vibrant blooms.
Four refreshing scents:
Greenhouse Vibes – cactus flower + jade sunshine
Master Gardener – earthy patchouli + warmth of sage
Secret Tea Garden – invigorating tea + whisper of citron
Garden Daydreams – wild rose w/boho notes + sweet nostalgia
Long-lasting burn time of 25+ hours per 8 oz soy-based candle.
If you own or manage a business, we will supply your employees with candle samples for them to order at their convenience. Candle purchases will be delivered when the samples are collected. Inquire Today
SJCG Candle Fundraiser
Watch our community grow!
Be the first to see our amazing productivity!
