We have been hard at work, planting, weeding, watering, and building, to be ready for CSA pick up and markets. Herbs and veggies are growing and our berry bushes are getting bigger. Thanks to Don Fisher (who laid the plastic and irrigation) and John Biastro (who loaned us the plastic laying machine), our back fields are ship-shape and full of tomatoes and peppers. Today we even found some delicious strawberries to pick. After a very long winter, spring has most definitely sprung here at GG!

At the same time that the plants begin to grow, our staff does too! This is our busy season, which means we need plenty of help. Each year we hire a crew of energetic young folks who are willing and able to do it all. They spend their time planting, watering, harvesting, weeding (lots and lots of weeding!), working markets, helping our clients, cooking...the list goes on! These young people keep goodness growing right into the fall and we are so lucky to have them. This year we welcome back Trevor, who has been with us for a number of summers now. We also welcome Kelly and Darius, for their first summers here. We are thrilled to include all of them in our Goodness Grows family!

Another spring session with our classes has come to a close. These students and staff members worked hard. They helped make our spring plant sale a success, built and set up raised beds, planted, weeded, watered, cleaned, made jam, and so much more. We are beyond grateful for their help, energy, and enthusiasm. Now we are looking forward to their return in the fall!

Goodness Grows is looking forward to each of these local events. Come see us for hanging baskets, Jungle Jam, and more!

Columbiana 1st Friday Block Parties

Head to downtown Columbiana tomorrow evening (June 1st) and enjoy the first Columbiana Block Party of the season! Enjoy a car show, remote control car race, crafts, games, food & fun! This event is rain or shine, from 5pm - 8pm, the first Friday of June, July, and August.

Austintown Farmers Market

Mondays from 5pm - 8pm, starting June 11 at Austintown Township Park. Awesome vendors and activities for the whole family!

Austintown Community Day

This is a free event at First American Loans on Raccoon Rd. in Austintown on Friday, June 15th, from 2pm-6pm. There will be a pet adoption drive, a bounce house, an ice cream truck, and food/craft vendors.

Youngstown Flea

June 16 from 10am - 4pm ~ We are excited to be a part of the Flea's third season. We'll be there monthly through September. Come experience the Flea!

If you reserved a CSA subscription, it will soon be time for your first order! We look forward to seeing you on Thursdays, starting June 28th, between 4 and 7pm. Our staff and clients have been busy planting out in the gardens and fields, getting our new NFT system set up in the greenhouse for growing greens, as well as making Jungle Jam. We can't wait to share all this goodness with you!

Come support the work of Goodness Grows while having good old-fashioned fun with your family! Games, face painting, crafts, and more! Hot dogs and chips will be available for purchase, as will tickets for our ever-popular "Bake Walk." This year we will be joined by The Green Team, Bunnies in Baskets from North Lima's F5RS non-profit rescue, dogs from Angels for Animals, a strolling magic show, plus Funky Punky Cotton Candy is supplying free samples of their amazing cotton candy!!! Don't miss the fun! Spread the word and invite your family and friends.