Harvest and Giveaway 5/8-9/26


 Bearden UMC Community Garden - Harvest and Giveaway 5/8-9/26. 

On Saturday, BUMC gave away 100 pounds of produce that we harvested on Friday from our community garden. We had kale, turnips, turnip green., cabbage, and collard greens. 









We have a great group of volunteers at the giveaway which include the confirmation class. 

Thanks, Leigh

Location: 4407 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA

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