Lawns to Lettuce
What if, instead of the costs and time associated with lawn maintenance, you could grow food instead? That’s what Lawns to Lettuce is all about. We provide education and support for landowners who want to convert their lawn and grow edibles in a way that builds healthy soil, protects pollinators, minimizes pesticide use, reduces runoff, and conserves water.
These resources are for people who need food, grow food, distribute food, or otherwise support the Snohomish County food system. This website was developed through a collaborative effort among several entities involved in supporting local food and local communities
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Lawns to Lettuce Success Story: Terry Myer
Stats: Terry grew and donated 2,055 pounds of produce in the first year after converting part of her lawn to edible garden beds.
“After attending SCD’s Lawns to Lettuce workshop I was HOOKED! It was so easy to grow food instead of grass. The experts at SCD had answers for every question and solutions to my excuses.”
And now, Terry is getting positive feedback from her class attendees.
Regarding the Lawns to Lettuce Fall & Winter Gardening Prep class, "I'm so excited to begin my own gardening even though I have a very small area to use. I currently use the food bank, so this will make things much easier on me as well and fresher vegetables. Thanks so much for having these classes available to the community. Such a great resource. Love love love the idea." - Karen Groff Hendricks.
Keep up with Terry's gardening, be encouraged, and find out when she's teaching Lawns to Lettuce classes by liking her Down to Earth Facebook page. And, check out this video from the successful Eagle Ridge Community Garden in Lake Stevens. It's thrilling to watch it grow.
If you have any questions or comments about this webpage or something you would like to add, please contact lawnstolettuce@snohomishcd.org.
