What Others are Saying…!
Saint Marys
“The Lee Community Gardens have been a great asset to the town. They not only provide a local sustainable food source but also focus on helping native pollinators that are critical to both our ecosystem and food production.”
– Chris Brittain, Town of Lee Manager
“The garden has given me a place to connect with neighbors and help elders in the community by harvesting vegetables for them every week during the summer. It’s a very rewarding experience and it feels satisfying to be able to give back to the community.”
– Renee, Lee
“The garden offers a brilliant love! It’s beautiful, it nurtures volunteers, and it sustains elderly folks with healthy, organic veggies.”
– Robert, Lee
“I love the opportunity to be involved in a garden that builds and supports the community.”
– Sahaja, Lenox
“The most beautiful thing about the garden is the community. Meeting up in the morning and getting my hands dirty with others is so much fun! I have my own garden, but here I do it with others and learn so much.”
– Uli, Lee
High Street Pollinator Pathway
“It’s been an absolute joy learning about the vast variety of native plants in this area and working with Katherine and the team on the pollinator garden. Katherine has a wealth of knowledge and creative expression in planting and envisioning a future presentation of beautiful beds of native flowers. It has been a great way to connect with nature and give back to the community.”
– Nancy, Lee
Crossways Towers Senior Living
“I’ve really enjoyed all of the fresh veggies, and also they have saved me a lot of money. Thank you so much.”
“The fresh vegetables are wonderful, and such a choice! And a great help to my pocketbook!”
– Rosemary
Hyde Place
Elderly residents receive free, fresh vegetables every Friday
“How wonderful and tasty the veggies, herbs and greens have been for us! Thank you so very, very much!”
Patricia, Hyde Place, Lee
“You always have the best surprises for us! A town that has a garden to share with all of us older folks on a fixed income! And this year you added fruits! For the last few years, I have watched you help so many people.”
James, Hyde Place, Lee
“It’s always so great on Fridays when you bring us fruits and vegetables!”
Charlotte, Hyde Place, Lee
“I want to thank you for the fresh vegetables every week. This helps everyone in the building so much, being on a fixed budget this helps me get items that are too expensive for me. The mix you bring is great. Thank you so much for thinking of us and helping us out.”
Phil, Hyde Place, Lee
“The vegetables you bring each Friday are the best!”
Robin, Hyde Place, Lee
“I want to thank the volunteers who take care of the garden, pick, and deliver fresh vegetables to us. God has blessed us with good caring people.”
Diana, Hyde Place, Lee
“We always thank God for all of you every time we pick up the fresh vegetables you bring. We love the tomatoes and greens!”
Steve and Rill, Hyde Place, Lee
Roosa Memorial Garden at Brown Memorial Court
(Residents grow their own vegetables)
“Not only does the garden provide nutritious and healthy fresh vegetables and herbs, but it is an inviting space where people can feel comfortable and gather. The new edition of the perennial herb garden and the raised sides made the weeding, planting and caring of the gardens much easier for our residents to maintain.”
Deborah M. Pedercini
Executive Director, Brown Memorial Court
“The garden gives me joy!! Working in it is peaceful, with the added bonus of many conversations with my neighbors as they come by. After a long winter my first visit to the garden in the spring is invigorating; I get to transplant the seedlings I’ve been nurturing indoors. Now, as fall comes, we are happy to harvest vegetables which we can share with our neighbors.”
Hilda, Brown Memorial Court
“I really enjoyed the herb garden, and it was fantastic this year.”
Susie, Brown Memorial Court
“I hope to work on the garden next year.”
Marie, Brown Memorial Court