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Church of the Good Shepherd Food Forest

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Commenced:	01/04/2011
Submitted:	19/08/2011
Last updated:	07/10/2015
Location:	395 SE C St , Madras, OR, US
Phone:	707-307-3936
Website:	none yet
Climate zone:	Cool Temperate

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Posted by Tyler Pratt about 11 years ago

On the verge of bounty!

The garden members of this young garden are still at it strong and their hard work is paying off. This spring they significantly increased the size of their annual growing area (both in raised beds and directly in the ground) and their irrigation system development tries to keep pace with the new changes. Last year saw grapes, lots and lots of berries, and a healthy harvest of numerous veggies which were eaten by the members as well as shared with the local food bank. We still are replacing a few trees here and there, but all things considered for this climate the survival rate has been very successful (and a loaded cherry tree last summer just a block away keeps my hopes high!). The raspberries, finally, have taken nicely and are sure to provide more than a handful of fruit this year. The garden continues to try and attract new members and is already nearly at capacity in terms of growing space, so now the key is filling in the gaps, recruiting new members, and getting the broader community involved! The core crew that keeps this project alive is as dedicated as any out there, and they should serve as an inspiration to all!!

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