Changing Lives One Pot at a Time

There is a vegetable revolution taking root in Cincinnati and the battle cry at the Cincinnati Horticultural Society is, "Don't just eat your vegetables...GROW them, too!"

GROW is a long-term program of the Cincinnati Horticultural Society developed to address the issues currently facing many individuals and families: healthy lifestyles, economic challenges, community involvement and environmental concerns. Participants will increase their knowledge of gardening and be able to appreciate how small changes in our behavior can have a significant effect on our overall wellbeing.

"Some of the best benefits of having your own vegetable garden are relieving excess stress and providing a means of exercise." ~Carol Stack, Enzine Articles

GROW kicks-off in spring 2009, providing 5,000 individuals throughout the Greater Cincinnati Metro area with vegetable garden kits (pot, soil, plant materials), everything needed for your container garden to yield fresh vegetables for at least 30 meals. By the end of the first harvest, we hope to have influenced our community to be more committed to nature, healthy eating and an active lifestyle. GROW reinforces the growing desire of consumers to eat locally grown food because it tastes better, is healthier and curbs the rising cost of groceries, demonstrating how sustainable gardening and nutrition work hand in hand.

GROW seeks to engage a broad audience of participants: individuals, groups, neighborhoods, schools, families, corporations, charitable organizations. The fee for Corporate and individual participation is $16 per kit (tax incl.); charitable participation is sponsored by contributions from individuals and foundations. Join the growing list of GROW participants:

• Richards Industries
• Horan Associates
• Rookwood Pavilion & Commons & Bzak Landscaping
• The Ronald McDonald House
• The Fischer House
• Bethany House
• Norwood City Schools After-School Program
• Hamilton County ESC Early Learning Program
• The Cincinnati Museum Center
• Nutrition Council of Greater Cincinnati
• Tri-Health Fitness and Health Pavilion
• Sharonville Federated Women's Club
• Stepping Stones Center
• Dozens of individuals across Cincinnati and beyond!

GROW kick-off potting events are being held throughout the city through June. CHS encourages you to become involved in Cincinnati's vegetable revolution! If you are interested in participating in or supporting GROW please contact Mary Kramer at the Cincinnati Horticultural Society: 513.872.9555, ext. 17 or chsfoods@fuse.net.

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Kits are available at CHS offices in Oakley at 3731 Eastern Hills Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45209; or, can be purchased at the following community events:

• Glendale Community Library, Saturday, 5/16/09 @ 10:30 am (call in advance)
• "Go Green" Health Fair, City of Montgomery, Friday, 5/29/09, time TBD (call in advance)
• Whole Foods Hyde Park, Farmer's Market Opening Day, Saturday, 6/06/09 @ 11 am - 3 pm
• Tri-Health Fitness & Health Pavilion, Thursday, 6/11/09 @ 11 am - 1 pm

Thank you for the generous contributions of our Sponsors:

Underwritten by The Scripps Howard Foundation