In 2018 THRIVE! Southern Lorain County began a program -- “Growing Nutrition,” to encourage local residents to consume more fresh produce for their health.
The program involved giving elevated garden boxes to those who face physical challenges when gardening at ground level. The program started out with 25 garden box recipients; it currently totals 69. This year THRIVE! is building an additional 16 garden boxes for new recipients. The boxes are 2' wide by 4' long by 32" high. |
The elevated garden box
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Boy Scout Troop 414
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This year, those who still have boxes from previous years will receive a $20 coupon to Hook’s Greenhouse to purchase soil, seeds, seedlings or starter plants, or any equipment needed for their vegetable garden.
Wellington Boy Scout Troop 414 built this year’s boxes and will deliver them to the new recipients on Saturday, May 14, between 9 a.m. and noon. |