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Site #2 at the George Berlandi garden in the Old Colony Housing Development is under way with 12 raised beds thanks to the help of South Boston Basketball Academy and the Crittendon Women's Union

Check out The NEW FOOD ATLAS
http://maps.ers.usda.gov/FoodAtlas/

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!
We have arugula, mizuna, radishes, various kinds of lettuce, peppers, tons of herbs, lots of swiss chard, turnips, and peas that have been harvested!
********Nearly 100 Raised Beds have been built!**********

Thank you Share Our Strength Operation Frontline for your help May 15th!
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http://operationfrontline.org/operation-frontline-massachusetts/515-service-day/

The summer program starts the 5th of July and is open to youth in the neighborhood interested in helping out from 4:30-5:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays

Food will be distributed between 3:30 and 6 pm Monday-Thursday during the summer

Please contact Phoebe if you are interested in scheduling a group during the school or campday (Some mornings/early afternoons are open for school visits)

Note: All events are held at 70 Devine Way unless otherwise stated

Mission:

_{South Boston Grows aims to improve community green space and to increase knowledge of growing edible plants with the long term goal of increasing access and exposure to and intake of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs amoung under-served populations in}_{South Boston}_{. With increasing rates of childhood obesity and even higher rates of childhood obesity in poverty stricken neighborhoods, we need to take action to improve the health of our communities. According to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association’s February 2009 article titled ‘Impact of Garden-Based Youth Nutrition Intervention Programs: A Review,' garden-based youth programs may help children to increase fruit and vegetable intake or to be more likely to try new fruits and vegetables and other new and unfamiliar foods. Additionally, the incorporation of garden-based youth programs allows for continued learning opportunities for youth; their families and their community. Some research has also shown that including garden-based youth programs in the curricula has a positive effect on academic achievement.}

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Its April! What do we have growing?
Lots of greens that can grow in cooler weather including; 3 varieties of Swiss Chard, Mizuna Greens, Kale, various types of Lettuce, Radishes, Carrots, Turnips, Peas, Beets, Spinach, Arugula, and much more on the way! Stay tuned for fun and exciting new veggies!

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