We’re Digging It!

In the fall of 2009, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Bartlesville purchased 64 acres of land at the southwest corner of Price and Madison Roads. Eventually this land will be the site of new buildings and campus for FUMC. Between now and the time when the church re-locates to the new location, many activities are planned. One of these is the Garden of Eatin' Community Garden that is open to church members and the entire community.

What is a Community Garden?

Simply put, any piece of land gardened by a group of people.

It can be urban, suburban, or rural.  It can grow flowers, vegetables, or community.  It can be one community plot, many individual plots, or both.  It can be at a school, hospital, or in a neighborhood.  It can also be a series of plots dedicated to “urban agriculture” where the produce is grown for a market.

Benefits of a Community Garden

• Improves the quality of life for people in the garden
• Provides a catalyst for neighborhood and community development
• Stimulates social interaction
• Encourages self-reliance
• Beautifies neighborhoods
• Produces nutritious food
• Reduces family food budgets
• Conserves recourses
• Creates opportunity for recreation, exercise, therapy, and education
• Preserves green space
• Creates income opportunities and economic development
• Provides opportunities for intergenerational and cross-cultural connections

How Can You Help the Garden of Eatin'?

1. This fall and next spring, think about gardening with your grandchildren or your best friend or your family. Encourage others outside the church to join with us.
2. Sign up for one or more individual plots (vegetable, flower, or both) by completing a registration form available here or in the narthex or church office.
3. Donate equipment or supplies. Click on Donate Supplies link below to see what is needed. If you have or will ask someone who has any of this or other garden supplies, please complete the Donate Supplies form below.

>>More pictures of the work on our new land.

>>More article on UMC.org

>>More article from Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise