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Welcome to the Community Roots Ohio Blog where we talk about what we're growin' and showin'. We love sharing our passion for all things seeds, soils, gardens, and more! Through our blog, we hope to share all that is happening around our greenhouses and gardens and to inspire one gardener to another. If you're interested in volunteering with us, please check out our volunteer page!
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We Got The USDA Grant!
A year ago we set out to try having our first full time workers through the@americorpsVISTA program and a co-sponsorship...
Community Roots
Jun 30, 20201 min read
Mt. Vernon Farmer's Market TOMORROW!
We'll be there!
Community Roots
May 8, 20201 min read
Coming Soon: Our New Community Garden
Complete with raised beds (optional), including one wheelchair accessible model (first come, first serve), secure fencing, available...
Community Roots
Mar 15, 20201 min read
Now Hiring! Summer AmeriCorps Farm to School
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=86473&fromSearch=true LOOKING FOR A COOL SUMMER GIG WITH A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE?...
Community Roots
Mar 6, 20201 min read
So You're Graduating College, what next?
We are looking to hire again for the 2020-2021 Americorps VISTA term! Farm to School Volunteer Coordinator - help us manage our network...
Community Roots
Mar 1, 20202 min read
December update from Catie!
Hi there! My name is Catie, I’ve been working with Community Roots since early July as an Americorps VISTA. My role focuses mainly on...
Community Roots
Dec 26, 20192 min read
Help Us Get A Mower!
https://donate.seedmoney.org/3626/community-roots Hey Everybody! This month we are participating in a matching challenge to raise money...
Community Roots
Nov 20, 20191 min read
F2S: MVHS Greenhouse Project Vertical & Project Hypothesis Testing!
This school year has been so different now that Mrs. Grinstead and Mrs. Moore retired and we no longer work with their students....
k frye
Nov 19, 20193 min read
October: Farm to School Month
This year was our biggest celebration yet of Farm to School month. We pulled back from the Farmer's Market to produce as much microgreens...
Community Roots
Oct 31, 20191 min read
Last Market for August! Bring on Autumn!
Scott and I took shifts for this week. Tried a couple of new techniques that allowed us to harvest more on Friday night, reducing our...
k frye
Aug 31, 20192 min read
RUMMAGE SALE
The end of summer Rummage Sale is back! This Friday, August 23, 2019 Down at the greenhouses 9-3pm
Community Roots
Aug 18, 20191 min read
Sci-Frye Day April 5, 2019
This week we transplanted our lettuce and oregano plants to pot them up. We decided to put the oregano (which overwintered well and had...
Community Roots
Apr 5, 20191 min read
Now Hiring!
Come work with us and earn a living allowance and educational awards for loans and tuition! We have 2 open AmeriCorps VISTA positions:...
Community Roots
Mar 31, 20191 min read
Cardboard Cleanup!
We had so much cardboard dropped off by the community over the holidays! Now we are gearing up for spring by prepping that cardboard to...
Community Roots
Feb 17, 20191 min read
Soon Seeking Applications!
We are so excited to announce that we have been selected to co-host an Americorps Vista with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks June...
Community Roots
Feb 6, 20191 min read
Tour of Joy! All February!
Artist Annie Baldwin working locally all this month! https://www.radiantlya.com/ ALL FEBRUARY LONG, we have our first artist-in-residence...
Community Roots
Feb 1, 20191 min read
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Feb 1, 20190 min read
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Jan 28, 20190 min read
Beginner Beekeeping Class One
Knox County Beekeeper's Association is putting on their annual course starting with the first of two classes on February 9! You can find...
Community Roots
Jan 18, 20191 min read
Composting Holiday Trees
Thanks for those who have reached out to ask and while we wish we could, we are unable to accept Christmas trees for compost at this time...
Community Roots
Jan 3, 20191 min read
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