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Happy Harvest South Boston !

And welcome to the end of the season...

The third and final housing development in South Boston now has a South Boston Grows garden...

Come to 115 Orton Marotta EVERY Wednesday at 6:30 pm to learn more, and get FREE produce!

Dates to Know:

EVERY Wednesday at 6:30... LEARN to COOK and EAT fresh local FOOD at 115 Orton Marotta Way

EVERY Sunday 3-5: Help us HARVEST at 70 Devine Way

If you come, you will get to take home fresh produce!

Sunday, October 30th, 2011 3-5 at 70 Devine Way

Join us for a Community Meeting and Harvest Fest

How can you Help?

Come to 70 Devine Way every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 pm and Sundays from 3-5 pm to HELP us CLEAN UP, HARVEST, and PLANT COVER CROP!

Join the West Broadway garden planning meeting and cooking program every Wednesday at 6 pm at 115 Orton Marotta Way

WE are PLANTING TOO!


SBG featured in the globe:
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/boston/southboston/gallery/southie_grows/

FALL Schedule @ 115 Orton Marotta Way
Meet Wednesdays at 6:30 pm to learn about growing and preparing fresh, local produce

FALL Schedule @ 70 Devine Way
HELP US HARVEST and FEED PEOPLE!
October 1st @ 11 am - 5 pm - We will help the Boston Local Food Festival glean food from thousands of farmers and gardeners to improve urban food access
(Meet by the milk carton)
Sundays 3 pm - 6 pm - We need help harvesting and getting the garden ready for the winter

2011 Summer Schedule
@ 70 Devine Way
Sundays 3-6
Summer youth urban farm program
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-3 pm
(if you see us in the garden, stop by)
Lunch is homemade by the teenage farmers on Tuesdays at 12:30!
*If you are interested in bringing a camp group during the day, let us know

2011 Summer Garden Party

When: Thursday July 28th at 7:30 pm

Where: The Seapoint at 367 East 8th St, South Boston

Why: To learn about how to help grow food in our neighborhood

Tickets available at the door for $20 OR $15 if you bring a used garden tool

Enjoy Fresh, Local dishes prepared by the summer youth program

*Stay tuned for more information about our community meal that will continue on Thursdays in the summer time

2011 School Year Schedule
@ 70 Devine Way
Sundays 3-5
Tuesdays 3-5
Thursdays 3-5

*If you are interested in bringing a school group during the school day
on a Tuesday or Friday, please let us know
(617-939-6541 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

2011 Meeting Schedule
6:30 pm Wednesdays @ West Broadway task force (115 Orton Marotta Way)

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO HELP during the 2010 SEASON!
we gave food away to many food pantries, gleaning programs, community groups, and people all over South Boston. Please join us again next year!
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Harvest Fest 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HTaOU6_Ly4

DND Funded South Boston Grows!
http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/default.aspx?id=4774
(check out our picture! at the end of the article...)

We are excited about our continued work with The South Boston Basketball Academy, South Boston Community Health Center's Institute for a Healthier Community, and local schools. This year, we have begun a new partnership with the Boston Collegiate Charter School's after school farming program.

We are also looking for an urban farm intern this summer 
(see job description below)

South Boston Grows 2011 Urban Farm Intern requirements


Qualifications: The candidate will be responsible for much of the maintenance and oversight of the 2 urban gardens (approx 3000 sf each) that South Boston Grows will be in charge of during the 2011 growing season. Both gardens are located within a short walking distance of the red line.


Experience: The candidate must have a Strong Experience with Vegetable and Community Gardening, Water Conservation, Garden and Nutrition Education, Youth Programming and Development, and Urban Neighborhoods.


Responsibilities: The candidate will be in charge of the care and maintenance of 2 educational, urban community gardens and will have a great deal of interaction with a diverse group of residents in the community. He/She will be responsible for some youth and community program supervision so a background with community organizing and youth programming is required. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in farm and/or garden based education.


Time Commitment: The candidate needs to be available from 4/17/11 through Thanksgiving 2011 Monday-Friday and some Weekends. The spring hours are 2-5 pm and the summer hours (starting 7/5/11) will include 2-4 mornings but the schedule is still TBD. The ideal candidate would have some flexibility to choose summer hours. We are looking for a great fit J


Compensation: A stipend and/or class credit will be available to the candidate.


Contact Information: Please submit cover letter and resume with 2 references to Phoebe K. Flemming (subject: SBG intern) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (617-939-6541

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.
 

Southie Grows - the 411

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!

   

Pictures...

Check out the photo gallery for pics!

   

Thank you to Our Sponsors and Supporters

We are very lucky to have so many intelligent, supportive and interested people helping South Boston Grows to move full force ahead.

Thank you to the following partners:
St. Monica's Church
New England Grassroots Environment Fund
South Boston Literary Gazette
City of Boston Grassroots Open Space Program
Round Table Inc - http://roundtableinc.org/
Youth Ambassadors/Young at Arts/MBTreeA
South Boston Basketball Academy
The Mary Ellen McCormack Task Force
Flood Hardware
Garda Nee Land Improvement - http://www.gardaneelandimprovement.com/
Heyes Forest Products - http://heyesforest.com/
Brick Ends Farm
The Paraclete Foundation
Cranberry Cafe
High Mowing Seeds
Paul's Demolition and Rubbish Removal
The Farm-Based Education Association
The South Boston High School Football Team
Nike's Back Your Block partnership
The Food Project
Harpoon Helps
Flour Bakery
Boston Natural Areas Network
Officer Loan, Boston Police Dept.
Pat's Trattoria
L Street Diner
Phoebe Inc
Made in Fort Point
Addie Conner
Deena Schnitman