Welcome to Milford Gardens!

Milford Gardens is a nature-oriented
program designed to teach youth about ownership, stewardship and
teamwork while helping them deal effectively with stress and

attachment issues.


Located on a one acre plot of land just west of Milford, youth will plant, grow and harvest the garden as well as manage the selling, consuming and giving of all garden produce. Families of the youth in our program and members of the community will also share in the garden harvest.

Built around Garden Based Learning, this field therapy program provides relevant work-integrated and community service activities for youth.

We believe that supporting personal growth and fostering each person's God-given abilities can have a huge, long-term impact on the lives of children, their families, and the communities in which they live.

Our ultimate goal is for Milford Gardens to be self-sustaining and earn a profit from the sale of the extra produce. Income from sold goods will go toward the operational cost of the garden as well as a scholarship fund for post-secondary education.

We invite you to join us on the adventures we will have this summer!


Wednesday, May 26, 2010

'Maters

Got 48 tomato plants planted on what was probably the most windiest day of the year! (Monday the 24th).  The boys and I were covered with dust and dirt by the time we were done. Although it tried, the wind was not successful in blowing any of the tin cans away. Thank goodness! And thank goodness I got the plants in the ground when I did. That night a large thunderstorm rolled through, soaking everything. It's still too wet out there to get anything else planted!

Here is what we have so far:

12 Early Girls


18 Jubliees



12 Rutgers


2 Celebritys

4 Husky Reds (a cherry-sized variety)


I've never planted any other variety except for Celebrity and Roma, so I am anxious to see how these other types turn out.

We also were donated some additional pepper plants, by Mr. and Mrs. J, thank you!  Can't wait to get the rest of the tomatoes and  peppers planted.

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