REF'S Community Garden

01/14/2026

Tribe says ICE wanted it to enter into agreements for info.

01/11/2026

This is the basic method I hope to use at South Side Mobile Park.

How to make a simple raised bed for very little money. Link to School of Traditional Skills: https://bit.ly/3zoFWy1Fabric & Metal Raised Beds: https://www.ne...

01/11/2026

SOUTH SIDE GROWS TOGETHER
January 2026: Mobile Home Park Garden Edition
REF's Community Garden is expanding with new Raised Beds specifically for the residents of South Side Mobile Homes along Lincoln Ave.

📦 START SAVING NOW (RESOURCE LIST)
Don’t throw these away! We need them to build our new garden beds for free:

Cardboard Boxes: Flattened, plain brown cardboard (remove all plastic tape/staples). We use this as a bottom layer in raised beds to kill weeds and attract healthy worms.

Milk Jugs & Juice Containers: Clear or translucent plastic. These will become "Mini-Greenhouses" for Winter Sowing this month!

Compost Material: Start a bucket for eggshells, coffee grounds, and veggie scraps. (NO MEAT/DAIRY PRODUCTS)

Dry Leaves & Shredded Paper: Perfect for "filler" in our new raised beds.

💰 THE "SNAP HACK": FREE SEEDS
Did you know you can use your SNAP EBT card to buy seeds and food-producing plants?

For every $1 spent on seeds, you can grow ~$25 of food.

Ask Ray for a list of local retailers in Plattsmouth that accept EBT for garden supplies.

🤝 VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY PERKS
SNAP & Medicaid Hours: We can help sign off on your volunteer requirements for those helping with the South Side garden expansion.

Compost Class: Learn to turn waste into garden gold!
Plattsmouth Garden Club-PGC https://share.google/XzZOdbKiGqt8SeHR2
Feb 23 @ 6:30 PM (114 N 7th St).

Free

Seed Swap: Jan 31 @ Public Library (10 AM–1 PM). Free

CONTACT YOUR NEIGHBOR:
Ray Fountain | 402-297-2855

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01/02/2026

I'll be out around the South Side today dropping these off! If you see me, say hi and let me know what you're most excited to grow this year! 🌱

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01/01/2026

PLATTSMOUTH GROWS TOGETHER
January 2026 Community Garden & Resource Guide
“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.” — Abigail Adams
🌱 UPCOMING EVENTS
COMMUNITY SEED SWAP
* When: Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Where: Plattsmouth Public Library
* Entry: FREE
* Action: Grab your seeds and get started on your 2026 harvest!
COMPOSTING 101: SOIL HEALTH FOR EVERY SPACE
* When: Monday, Feb 23, 2026 | 6:30 PM
* Where: First United Methodist Church (114 N. 7th St.)
* Why Join? Whether you have acres of land, a trailer park lot, or a small apartment, composting is "turning waste into gold." Learn to save money on fertilizer and reduce your trash footprint.
🌻 GARDEN DIRECTORY & CONTACTS
1. THE PLATTSMOUTH GARDEN CLUB (PGC)
* Meetings: 4th Monday of the month | 6:30 PM @ First United Methodist, with exception of Jan. @ Milano's!
* Membership: $15.00 Individual / $20.00 Couple annually.
Plattsmouth Garden Club-PGC https://share.google/XzZOdbKiGqt8SeHR2
2. PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY GARDEN
* Host: Hosanna Lutheran Church (700 S. 18th St.)
* Contact: Pastor Jim Spanjers | 402-296-2662
* VOLUNTEER HOURS: We can help sign off on SNAP-10 forms and Medicaid volunteer requirements for those helping in the garden!
3. REF COMMUNITY GARDEN
* Location: 1824 Lincoln Ave (Front Garden)
* Contact: Ray Fountain, Your local garden REF
* Policy: Take what you need! Cuttings and extra plants available. Please knock to verify if a plant is edible before picking.
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STAY CONNECTED: Follow REF Community Garden on Facebook for quarterly polls to vote on local garden priorities!

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12/30/2025

Welcome to the official page for REF's Community Garden! 🌻
> We believe that a stronger Plattsmouth starts in the soil. Whether you have a green thumb or you’ve never planted a seed in your life, you have a place here.
> What is REF's Community Garden?
> We are a local initiative dedicated to food security, civic health, and neighbor-to-neighbor mentorship. We're bridging the gap between big ideas and local harvests.
> What’s coming in 2026:
> 🌱 Education: Seed swaps, composting workshops, and winter sowing guides.
> 🤝 Support: We are a resource for those needing to fulfill SNAP and Medicaid volunteer hours.
> 🚀 Expansion: Stay tuned for a special announcement on New Year’s Day regarding our new "South Side Grows Together" resident project!
> How you can help right now:
> * Like & Follow this page to stay updated.
> * Invite a neighbor who loves to garden (or wants to learn!).
> * Save your clear milk jugs—you're going to need them in January!
> Let’s grow something great together.
>

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