Introducing Francis Scott Key Community Garden

New life came to what Locust Point locals know as the "old German church" when dozens of people planted butterfly and vegetable gardens to mark Earth Day and the beginning of new relationships in this little corner of South Baltimore.

Locust Point resident Diane Miceli and Francis Scott Key student Rodney Brooks plant a new cut flower garden

The newly dubbed "Francis Scott Key Community Garden" on the grounds of Christ Church on Beason Street is a collaboration among the church, FSK elem/middle school and the Parks & People Foundation. Locust Point residents and students worked side by side this past Earth Day along with some help from Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown and his staff.

Pastor Jim Bell says the congregation at Christ Church has dwindled to less than 100.  He hopes the garden will become a focal point for the neighborhood and the school and hey, maybe boost the numbers for Sunday services.

Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School students plant what will become a butterfly garden

Christ Church is having a rededication of its renovated sanctuary on May 2nd.  The service and new gardens are open to all.  Want to volunteer to maintain the garden? Contact me at cathyduchamp@hotmail.com