Goodness Grows News

Newsletter #11

Our clients, staff, and volunteers have been enjoying the wild ride of February weather in Ohio! We have put in plenty of work time this month, but we also found plenty of time for fun. One day even saw us enjoying weather that was warm enough to explore our woods, and cold enough to play in the snow. We also took time this month to work as a team on a puzzle, make Valentine's Day crafts, and start decorating some picture frames.

We made valentines...including some for the animals!

We are based in Common Ground Church Community, so we often spend time working on tasks to help the church. This month, we were able to help prepare for the Ladies' Valentine Tea. We set up tables, decorated, and even made herbal tea bags for the guests to enjoy. Last year we grew and then dried lemon balm, eucalyptus, lavender, and chamomile. After doing some research, we realized these all make great teas. So, we measured the appropriate amounts into tea bags and displayed them in pails for the Tea. We even packaged some up and sent them into Reach for the STARS in Salem, Ohio. Check them out, if you get a chance! And, we can report that the ladies all enjoyed our special Goodness Grows Tea!

Want to learn what else is available in Salem at this wonderful store? Just click the button below! Goodness Grows is proud to sell our snowmen and Jungle Jam there as well.

Winter is the perfect time to work on building up our Jungle Jam supply. Soon we will be making the last of our Cranberry Hot Pepper...until next cranberry season, at least! Right now, we are very excited to share our big news! When you need our jam, you can still call us, wait for the upcoming farmers market season, stop at Reach for the STARS or head to any one of the four Simply Scarves...and Such locations around the valley. We are thrilled to be among all the fantastic local vendors whose products store owner Vicki McGee has chosen to carry in her shops! We send a huge thanks out to Vicki for her support! Check out her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplyscarvesandsuch/ and stop in to the stores in Salem, Austintown, Columbiana, or Minerva. Shop local!

Have you been dreaming about fresh, local produce? Now is the time to join in our CSA program. Check out our website for info on how to be a member and reap the benefits of a weekly share of delicious things to eat from June 28- September 27! (The CSA title above this section is a link directly to the CSA form on our website.)

Goodness Grows is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit operating out of Common Ground Church Community. Our mission is to cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. We are working to improve people's lives through social and therapeutic gardening practices. We would love for you to join us!

Create. Cultivate. Thrive.

Email: kitty@goodnessgrows4all.org
Website: www.goodnessgrows4all.org/
Location: 2310 West South Range Road, North Lima, OH, USA
Phone: 330-549-9408
Facebook: facebook.com/GoodnessGrows4all/
Twitter: @GGrows