I bet I'm not the only one looking forward to Spring and all the delightful garden treats that will soon grace my table on the way to my belly. Don't tell the younger me in the alternate timeline, but I am loving my veggies. Lovin' them as much as I love bacon, and if you knew me, you'd say "dang, that is some serious lovin'".
LEAF is not only a great way to get some delicious veggies for your pantry but also a pretty fun event every Wednesday.
LEAF Open House
this Sunday, March 10!
Learn about this season's CSA options, community gardens, our 2013 education programs and more
Sunday, March 10
from 4-6 pm
Lakewood Library multi-purpose room
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs
 Be healthy, be green and eat local! Consider signing up for a "share" in a CSA this season, which provides you with a weekly supply of seasonal produce each week.
LEAF Community coordinates with several farms and programs that provide fresh, locally produced products each week at LEAF Community Farmers' Markets. Our Open House will host several CSA programs that will be offered in Lakewood in 2013. Representatives from the various programs will be available to answer questions and talk about their farm or program and register members.
The "LEAF CSA Payment Plan" will also be available at the Open House. This is a payment plan offered to limited income individuals who are interested in participating in a CSA, but are deterred by the lump sum payment required at the start of the season. An application is required. LEAF will pay the upfront cost of joining the CSA, and then the member will pay LEAF back weekly. Payments to LEAF can be made with cash/check/EBT (Ohio Direction). The member participating with the payment plan will receive all of the same benefits from the CSA program as other members.
Community Gardens
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LEAF coordinates community gardens at four of Lakewood's parks and at the Westerly. For a $25 fee, Lakewood residents are welcome to "rent" a 10' x 10' organic garden plot for the season. Learn more about this opportunity from LEAF garden coordinators at the Open House.
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Education
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Curious about beekeeping? Want to learn about how to build better soil for your garden? Is food dehydration a topic you'd like to know more about? These are just a few of the education programs LEAF has planned for 2013. Find out more about the learning opportunities for the season.
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Guest Vendors, seed swapping & more
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Select guest vendors will be at the open house, and some bulk dry goods will also be available for purchase. We're hosting a seed swap again this year; bring extra seeds you'd like to trade (in clearly marked envelopes or bags).
In addition, LEAF volunteers will be on hand to share information about the organization and answer your questions.
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