08/15/2024
Today!!!!
Come get some ice cream and hang out with us
Next Thursday, come and have Ice cream with us!
Hunter Park GardenHouse Ice Cream Social
Hunter Park GardenHouse
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Year-round farm and gardening education center on Lansing's Eastside. We are open 5 days a week, and offer a wide assortment of programs.
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The Hunter Park GardenHouse, a project of Allen Neighborhood Center, serves as a demonstration site and hub for year-round garden education, where neighbors volunteer to grow food, flowers, and community, and youth develop job and life skills in service to the neighborhood. Since 2008, the Hunter Park GardenHouse has empowered neighbors to grow, prepare, and eat healthy food to better their health
and become better connected with the community. Our current programs include:
Garden Education Workshops & Services
Gardening Workshops- a full menu of year-round gardening workshop options. Urban Gardener Certification Course, a multi-session course teaching a variety of skills including planting food crops, designing home gardens, seed starting, composting, and soil science. GardenHouse Products
In effort to become financially sustainable, we are expanding our selection of products and services for sale, in which money raised will benefit our charitable programs, allowing us to provide services and programs for neighbors who can’t afford to pay. Our main annual fundraiser include a spring plant sale of vegetable and herb starts, a fall native plant sale, and regular produce sales through the Allen Neighborhood Center’s Veggie Box program. Growing Food
We grow and sell produce through a Multi-Season, multi-grower CSA- The Allen Neighborhood a Center Veggie Box. Youth Programs
Take Root Garden Club- a youth program for ages 5-10, focusing on nutrition and fitness education through gardening. Youth Service Corps- a job and life skills training program for youth ages 11-17, in which youth participate in service-learning projects focusing on food access: Garden-in-a-Box, Edible Park, Park Cart, and Fruit Tree Project.
08/09/2024
***GardenHouse Staff Spotlight***
MEET HILLARY!
08/07/2024
Next Thursday, come and have Ice cream with us!
Hunter Park GardenHouse Ice Cream Social
08/02/2024
***GardenHouse Staff Spotlight***
MEET EMMA!
07/31/2024
***GardenHouse Staff Spotlight***
MEET JORDAN!
07/19/2024
***GardenHouse Staff Spotlight***
MEET KEYLI!
07/12/2024
This Coming Thursday!!!!
Bring a dish, or just bring yourself
Hunter Park GardenHouse Tropical Summer Potluck
P.S. Don't forget to wear your tropical shirts and/or beach attire!
07/10/2024
On rainy days, we find things to do in the GardenHouse. Today, we repotted our beautiful & HUGE Rosemary plants.
*Pictured: Farmer Tom*
06/26/2024
A self-guided walking tour of urban farms and gardens, in conjunction with the “Food Fight!” exhibition from the MSU Museum CoLab Studio.
Explore our vibrant, hyperlocal food system with this self-guided walking tour of some urban farms and community gardens on Lansing’s Eastside. Using this map, you’re free to move at your own pace, immersing yourself in the environment. Experience Lansing’s food in full bloom!
Guidelines for visitors:
Please respect people’s space if they’re working
Stay on the sidewalk and/or marked paths, and stay off the crops
Visiting hours are dawn until dusk
No hopping fences or closed gates
Use the bathroom before your visit – there aren’t any public restrooms in the area
For maps, please visit link below
https://museum.msu.edu/events/eastside-eden/
06/21/2024
06/13/2024
Hotdog Extravaganza Potluck
Come kick off our summer potluck series! Bring a dish if you'd like, hang out with Eastside neighbors, and enjoy grilled hot dogs (vegan options available). See you there!
05/29/2024
Check out the Hunter Park GardenHouse Fieldtrip Program!
05/23/2024
Sweet Potatoes are almost ready to plant in the GardenHouse.
Check out the foliage and roots on these sweet potato slips!!
05/23/2024
Thank you Kelsi Briana for teaching Eastside Tea Making. Everyone had so much fun making refreshing tea blends!
05/16/2024
Thank You Half Barn Farm for helping us out, with these BEAUTIFUL Violas!!
05/09/2024
Thank you Ben Crocker, for teaching the Garden Design with Native Plants Workshop!
05/03/2024
Dear Community,
At Hunter Park GardenHouse, we are passionate about cultivating a thriving and sustainable garden that benefits our local community. To make our green space even more vibrant, we are reaching out to you, our wonderful neighbors, for a little help.
We are currently in need of cardboard to enhance the health and vitality of our garden. Cardboard plays a crucial role in suppressing weeds
How You Can Contribute:
Cardboard: Unwanted cardboard boxes, packaging materials, or flattened cardboard are all greatly appreciated.
***Drop off near compost bins, near the front of the GardenHouse gate.***
Drop-off Location:
Hunter Park GardenHouse
500 Clifford St
Lansing, MI 48912
Your support in providing cardboard will directly contribute to the growth and prosperity of our garden, benefiting everyone in the community.
Let's come together to nurture our garden and create a flourishing green space for all to enjoy. Thank you for being a part of the Hunter Park GardenHouse community!
05/03/2024
Join us at Hunter Park GardenHouse for our Open House on May 11th!
Get ready for an afternoon filled with fun activities! We'll be hosting a seed bomb activity where you can create your own little pockets of nature, an information booth to learn all about what we do at the GardenHouse, and a pop-up plant sale featuring a variety of beautiful plants to enhance your garden.
Bring your friends and family for an enjoyable day surrounded by community.
We can't wait to see you there!
Year-round farm and gardening education center on Lansing's Eastside.
04/24/2024
Thank You to Bob Pena for teaching our Urban Chicken Care Workshop!
For More Information on our up coming workshops...https://bit.ly/HPGH-workshop
04/15/2024
The Bee Urban Growers (BUG) Project from Michigan State University is looking for urban squash farmers who are interested in receiving FREE native plant conservation strips to support pollinators!
You must be growing at least 500 sq ft of squash (winter or summer) and have an additional 500 sq ft of space within 1,000 sq ft of the squash for us to plant the native flower strip.
The team must also have access to survey bee and plant communities during 2024-2026.
Selected farmers will be compensated and supported throughout the study with an annual stipend!
If you’re interested, please reach out to them for more details at [email protected]
04/11/2024
Come Celebrate Earth Day with Us!
04/11/2024
Look at these beautiful lettuce heads, we are growing in the GardenHouse!!!
03/28/2024
Our Workshop series, is going GREAT!
We wanted to thank Dr. Liv Furman, Mike Dombrowski & Chris Swinson for being apart of our series.
Food Sovereignty via the Lens of Black Gardening
Home Composting
Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation
For more information on the next coming workshops...https://bit.ly/HPGH-workshop
03/20/2024
Spring has officially sprung, and what better way to celebrate than by adding some greenery to your garden! Shop Hunter GardenHouse Plant Sale and breathe life into your garden space with vibrant blooms and delicious veggies. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, there's something for everyone!
https://bit.ly/2024ancplantsale
Year-round farm and gardening education center on Lansing's Eastside.
03/06/2024
Behold this magnificent silver-gray box that's not just a box, but a powerhouse for our seeds! This "cutting-edge" technology is taking our seed germination game to the next level, ensuring that our Edible Park and upcoming plant sale are filled with the healthiest, happiest plants possible.
The Germination Chamber is like a cozy little haven for our seeds, providing the optimal conditions for them to sprout and thrive. It's like a spa day for our future veggies and flowers!
Don't forget to shop our plant sale...https://bit.ly/3SN1JKK
02/29/2024
Thank you to everyone that came out to the How to Build a Worm Bin w/ Hillary Coleman this past Saturday.
02/28/2024
A heartfelt thank you to Youth Service America for awarding HPGH the 2024 Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grant! We are thrilled and honored to be recognized for our commitment to combating hunger in our community.
For More Info
https://ysa.org/grants/sodexo/
Address
500 Clifford Street
Lansing, MI
48912
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:30am - 12pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 12pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 12pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 7:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 12pm |
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Why Hand Pollination is Sometimes Necessary? At Hunter Park Gardenhouse, we're passionate about nurturing our plants and ensuring a bountiful harvest. Today, we wanted to share a bit about why we sometimes need to hand pollinate our crops. Hand pollination is a technique we use to help our plants when natural pollination isn’t sufficient. Here’s why we do it: 🐝 Unfortunately, in the GardenHouse, pollinators are not as plentiful as they are outdoors. This means fewer bees to naturally pollinate our plants. 🌼Hand pollination allows us to control which plants pollinate each other, ensuring the best possible combinations for healthier and more robust plants. 🌱 By hand pollinating, we can ensure a higher yield of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. This means more produce for you to enjoy! At the GardenHouse, we're committed to sustainable and organic practices. Hand pollination is just one of the ways we support the health and productivity of our garden. Happy gardening! ***Peep farmer Hillary, showing us how to hand pollinate watermelon #HandPollination #SustainableGardening #1991greenery #HerbFarm #OrganicFarming #SupportPollinators #GrowYourOwn
We LOVE when the Monarchs come to Hunter Park GardenHouse! Monarch butterflies are among the most beautiful and well-known butterflies in the world. Recognized by their striking orange and black wings, these majestic insects undertake an incredible migration journey, traveling up to 3,000 miles from North America to central Mexico each year. Monarchs are not just a visual delight; they play a crucial role in pollination, helping to sustain the ecosystems they travel through. Unfortunately, their populations are in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use. Protecting these butterflies by planting milkweed and reducing pesticide use can help ensure that future generations can continue to marvel at their beauty and benefit from their ecological contributions. #monarchbutterflies #butterflies #pollinators #savethemonarchs #urbanfarming #lansingmichigan #farming #savetheplanet #gardening
Let's take a moment to appreciate two unsung heroes of nature: bees and milkweed! Bees, our little buzzing friends, are essential pollinators that keep our gardens blooming and our food supply thriving. They work tirelessly, flitting from flower to flower, ensuring that plants reproduce and fruits grow. Without them, our world would be a lot less colorful and delicious! Milkweed, on the other hand, is more than just a beautiful plant. It's a crucial lifeline for monarch butterflies, providing a place for them to lay their eggs and nourishment for their caterpillars. But did you know that milkweed is also a great friend to bees? Its fragrant flowers are a sweet source of nectar that bees absolutely adore. So, as we celebrate this fantastic Friday, let's give a shoutout to bees and milkweed for their incredible teamwork in making our world a more vibrant and lively place. Consider planting some milkweed in your garden this weekend—it's a small act that makes a big difference for our pollinators!
Thank You Half Barn Farm for helping us out, with these BEAUTIFUL Violas!!
Flame weeding a a big part of our garden bed prep, to keep weeds from interfering with our crops. Watch Farmer Tom give a quick explanation on flame weeding. No herbicides, no worries!
Wolf spiders play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced and healthy garden ecosystem by controlling pest populations. Embracing their presence can lead to a more sustainable and thriving garden environment.
Our rain garden, still doing its job!
Allen Place Open House - Program Live Stream
Hear brief remarks from our co-developer, key partners, generous funders, and enduring friends and neighbors.
I met a new friend packing plant orders this morning! All of a sudden I saw something green across my field of vision: this little fella ended up on my glasses. Meet a syrphid fly larvae! These predatory fly larvae are the immature form of hover flies, a bee mimic fly that you may see visiting flowers from time to time. A double friend, the adults serve as pollinators and the larvae are voracious predators of a common garden pest, the aphid! Remember, think twice before you squash an unfamiliar “creepy crawly” you may have just met a new friend! For more info on syrphid flies, check out this video: https://youtu.be/N-g-1Qyrk2I
You gotta love freshly planted fields and efficient watering set-ups! Most of our summer irrigation is done via drip irrigation- a very water-efficient system which delivers water directly to plants’ roots. That system doesn’t work well for our direct-seeded salad mix, which needs lighter amounts of water evenly spread over the soil. So sprinklers it is! These will be set on a timer to run for an hour early every morning, when the sun is low and we will loose the least amount of water to evaporation.
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