Neighborhood Perennials Project

Would you like some free edible perennial plants for your home? Thanks to Union Church and many of our fellow Berea community members, Sustainable Berea is offering a new program: the Neighborhood Perennials Project. The project aims to increase the resiliency of our local food system by planting edible perennials throughout the community and empowering community members to care for them and harvest their bounty!
Sarah Barney, the Project Coordinator, is doing home visits to assist families in selecting plants that are well-suited to their yard and eating preferences. Edible perennials include fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, cane fruits and vegetables, such as asparagus and perennial greens. They are also offering pollinator-friendly perennial flowers through the program. They are also hosting a series of lectures and workshops to educate interested community members about the long-term care.
Our Properties Board is also working with Sarah to determine if we could host some edible perennials at the church. We would need some plant caregivers, so if you are interested please see anyone on the Properties Board or Dave Kobersmith.
To learn more about Sustainable Berea program, visit their website: www.sustainableberea.org/neighborhood-perennials-project or email the Project Coordinator, sarah@sustainableberea.org.