The People's Garden honors Lincoln and his creation of the Department of Agriculture, which he called The People's Department in his last address to Congress.
"The garden will showcase conservation practices that all Americans can implement in their own backyards and green spaces. As a component of the garden, pollinator-friendly plantings will not only provide important habitat for bees and butterflies, but can serve as an educational opportunity to help people understand the vital role pollinators play in our food, forage and all agriculture."
To find a garden space near you, check out the assortment of Project Grow Gardens around town and put your own signature on a pollinator friendly space!
And we've got some great upcoming classes to keep the momentum going!
Introduction to Organic Gardening
Thursday, February 26th
6:30pm
Washtenaw Community College
(Part of the Organic Gardening Certification Course. You can take classes singly, if you like.)
Container Gardening and Raised Beds - From Vegetables to Flowers
Saturday, February 28th
10 am
Leslie Science Center
(Just in case you don't have quite as much room as the USDA does.)
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