1. St. Christophers CropsA Feeding MinistryFrom 2007 2. Our Challenge In celebration of our 50th anniversary we were challenged by Fr. Steve to give something back to the community. 3. Mission Grow lots of vegetables to give to the feeding ministries in central Indiana. 4. Organization Logistics and Planning 5. Garden TeamParishionersWith and without gardening experienceAll agesVariety of talents and experiencesClergy connectionVestry member 6. Site SelectionLots of sunWater availableFairly levelNear refrigerationVisible 7. De s ig n 8. Plant SelectionStart with warm weather cropsLimit root cropsStart some from seed and others fromplants.Include some flowersMix it up! 9. Watering system and scheduleSoaker hoses would be bestFind someone who can water in themorning - a retireeSchedules are nice, but watch theweather 10. FundraisingAsking for donations of money orgoods at storesSome garden suppliers gave usleftoversParishioners gave money, supplies andplantsLetterhead noteWish tree 11. SuppliesMailboxLandscape fabric for weed controlStakesPaper bags for food collectionOld nylons for tying up plants 12. SchedulingWork daysTeam members presentDeliveriesCheck pantry schedules 13. Food PantriesPaper bagsLabelsSurvey 14. Communication The key to getting good help 15. Mailbox Journal Weed field guide Office supplies Small tools Twine 16. To the ParishFarm reportsWeekly weedersNewsletter articlesHall chartCelebrations 17. Parish ActivitiesPlanting daySunday school help timesScarecrow makingHarvest celebrations 18. To the WorldFlyersDonatedWebsiteUpdated by garden crew 19. ChallengesWeatherWeedsWildlifeWorkersBudgetChemicalsAppearance 20. Internal BenefitsConnections to naturePositive public relationsCommunity buildingVeggie VixensIntergenerationalNew membersExternal focusLife skills 21. External BenefitsOutreach to communityFood for hungryPartnershipsGreen spaceCarbon reductionHabitatSoil improvement 22. The FutureRecipesRaised bedsCommunity gardensGrants