THE MONMOUTH COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL GARDEN
Right now in the garden...Summer 2019It's a new season and the garden is going through changes. This year's summer crew of four (Anna, Cynthia, Jacie, and Jacob) are maintaining the garden, but are putting much of their efforts in towards the development of the Monmouth College Farm. This summer they are working hard toward providing more fresh produce for our community. They are also undertaking several new projects in order to maintain existing structures on the property and beautify the entryways to both the farm and garden. You can find us every Friday out at the Monmouth's Farmers' Market at 122 W Boston Ave, Monmouth, IL.
News from the garden:In the Press:Featured in the Chicago TribuneWe are very excited about the recent article published about the project by the Chicago Tribune. Check out the article and a nice video here.Thanks to Jodi Cohen and Chris Sweda for the pleasant visit, as well as the lovely article and footage.
Featured on WQAD-TVA quick video about the garden, featuring the House residents of Spring 2013, thanks to a visit from WQAD!
Watch it here. Updated Article on the Monmouth College Website (2017)
Barry McNamara visited the farm one day to interview Dr. Craig Watson and the Crew about how the farm has progressed from its inception in 2010. Find the article here Article Published in The Radish Jane Carlson, a good friend of the garden, just wrote and published a very nice article on the MCEG and its crew in The Radish, a local health magazine. Check it out |
WHAT IS THE GARDEN?The Garden is where we have an orchard, grape arbor, a herb garden, and other vegetables where we mostly eat from and allow faculty and staff from Monmouth College and close friends to pick from.
The FarmOur Blueberry and Raspberry fields are producing gallons of fruits! Watch our Facebook page for U-pick times and check out the Farm page for more information!
If I Stop By, What Can I Do? Our four summer gardeners (Anna, Cynthia, Jacie, and Jacob) are available on the weekdays for tours and questions. As always, if you would like to learn to garden, we are happy to assist! But don't even think about asking for asparagus!
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