LEAF Community

09/11/2026

by Agnes Michalak –  Community gardens are an important part of the work of LEAF’s (Lakewood Earth and Food Community). The gardens provide green space, opportunities to grow local food, places for neighbors to connect, and visible examples of what a community can accomplish when residents work...

09/10/2026

Saving and sharing seeds and perennial plants is not only economical; it helps preserve local varieties and connects us with others in our community.

Bring your seeds or extra perennials to share at LEAF's Harvest Fest on Sept. 24.

09/10/2026

CityFresh is looking for help unloading veggies tonight, Sept. 10!

09/07/2026

We're so glad Gregan visited LEAF and shared this feature in Lakewood High School's news site.

https://lakewoodtimes.net/99612/features/more-than-a-farmers-market/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

09/03/2026

https://mailchi.mp/cityfresh/lakewood-volunteers-2026?e=2b5520dbb2

09/03/2026

Rain or shine, City Fresh will be at LEAF tonight, Sept. 3! But with the potential for storms, we're postponing live music.

photos by Agnieszka Michalak

09/02/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT - Rememories: Phyllis Bambeck

Phyllis Bambeck is a forager, a world traveler, a crafter, and a maker. (And that’s probably just scratching the surface). She is also a longtime LEAF vendor along with her son Daniel.

The jams she sells are the epitome of local: made from blackberries from her yard, cherries from her neighbor’s yard, and foraged fruits. She just adds sugar – no pectin necessary.

When she was four, Phyllis learned to sew on a treadle sewing machine, and she’s been sewing ever since. She sells handmade aprons, totes, and quilts in addition to crocheted items.

An extensive traveler –seven continents, all fifty states! – Phyllis has called Cleveland home for over 60 years.

09/01/2026

And LEAF is happy to share this experience with H2O! We're so grateful for longtime volunteer Sharon Hogan, who has dedicated her time and knowledge to this program, in addition to other LEAF programming

Today, we're grateful for the community gardens run by LEAF Community, our volunteer Sharon, a nice breeze at Madison Park on a hot September day, and our caring H2O volunteers. Great start to a new year of high school service!

08/29/2026

Remember if you have the Ohio Direction card, stop by our LEAF Market Thursdays 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Lakewood Library 15425 Detroit Av Lakewood OH. Get up to a $25 match on tokens to spend on fruits & vegetables when you use your EBT card to shop the market.

It’s pawpaw season in Ohio! Pawpaws are a native North American tree, and taste like a tropical mix of banana, mango, and pineapple. Pawpaws are a fruit that can mostly only be found in the wild or at a farmers’ market. They have a slightly short shelf life, and are very tasty fresh! Visit the link in the bio to learn more about how you can try pawpaws for free when you shop with SNAP/EBT at participating Produce Perks locations.

08/27/2026

Cookies, Jams, Veggies, Snacks, Crafts, Music. And, most important: Community. Join us tonight at LEAF, Aug. 27 from 5:30-7:30 pm on the porch of the main library.

photos by Agnes Michalak