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Urban Victory Gardening Seed of the Month Club!
If you’re thinking of trying new vegetables, herbs or
Continued from page 5 just want to try different varieties of heirloom seeds,
what went into the soil, and where the seeds came then the Urban Organic Gardener's (UOG) Monthly
from and who harvested that heirloom tomato or non Seed Club might be for you! UOG is a gardening
-GMO ear of corn. subscription service for every type of grower. Each
month, receive a curated collection of seeds and
Many of us are beginning with a few patio containers supplies.
of cherry tomatoes that are prolific, and can be easily
moved around your patio or deck to get the best When you join, you answer a few questions about
light and shaded when the summer sun beats down the kind or garden you want to grow; what level of
the hottest. gardening experience you have; and the region of
the United States your garden will be located. The
subscription includes everything you need to start
the seeds upon arrival. For a little as $5.00 a month,
you can have totally raw/un-treated heirloom (NON-
GMO) garden seeds and supplies delivered to you.
Check them out at Urban Organic Garden.
Senior Community Service Employment For more information on this and other
Program (SCSEP) programs contact the:
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Contact the SCSEP Director in the parish of
residency if you meet the program’s income Mailing Address: P. O. Box 61
eligibility requirements. Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Phone: (225) 342-7100
Time Limits ANPPM
SCSEP is a temporary job training program.
The program helps participants learn the skills Operating in Bienville, Bossier, Caddo,
they need and access other resources so they Claiborne, DeSoto, Grant, Jackson,
can find a job in one or two years. Some Lincoln, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red
people need more time to complete their River, Sabine, Union, Vernon, Webster,
training. The program has a 48-month and Winn Parishes.
durational limit. Some SCSEP organizations
let you stay in the program an extra year if you 820 Jordan Street, Suite 310
Shreveport, LA 71101-4576
Phone: (318) 221-7611
meet certain requirements. Email: anppmshreve@aol.com or
anppmnelson@aol.com
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