Craig Moorman, a former intern, used to gaze out of his office window at the bare area and pictured a vegetable garden growing there. A garden committee was formed by the Care Chairman at the time, Doris Crouse, and ground was broken on November 18, 1984. Bob VanZee grew some plants under fluorescent lights in his basement in the spring of 1985. Some local garden centers assisted us with additional plants at wholesale prices.
Joan and Carl Palermo were the first garden leaders and shepherded through the first few years. Many people, young and old, helped plant, weed and harvest the vegetables. Each year, volunteers continue to do the same. Since 2021, the produce has been sent to the Tri-Boro Food Pantry in Park Ridge.
In our 39th year of the Garden, the Genesis Garden Committee is led by Tom Kearns, Brian Conboy, and Karen Pasch. Until harvesting begins, we will have sproadic work nights. Volunteers will be reached via email so send an email to the church office to sign up!
Current Status: closed for the season as of October 16!
2024 Crop Yield: 1,188 lbs
Past Crop Yields
2023's Crop: 602 lbs. Thank you for a productive (if challenging) year!
2022's Crop: 1327 lbs! What a gift! This garden fed many people through the Tri-Boro Food Pantry.
2021's Crop: 1305 lbs! What a season. Thank you to everyone who fed our neighbors in need.
2020's Crop: Due to the pandemic, there was no Genesis Garden growing season.
2019's Crop: 1269 lbs. Thank you for a great season!
2018's Crop: 1250 lbs. What a great season! Thank you everyone.
2017's Crop: 1682 lbs. First time we ever picked in November! Thank you for a great season.
2016's Crop: 995 lbs! We also caught (and graciously relocated) 6 groundhogs this year.
2015's Crop: 1522 lbs! We also installed a new shed after the season ended.
  
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