This re- post is about our offering free space in our gardens to people so that they can grow their own food, or flowers, whatever . . . We did this last year and had three guest farmers on three plots. They did well. But we'd really like to add a few more.
This year we have more time for growing things, a new greenhouse to sprout seeds, and there is even some watering infrastructure buried out in the gardens to make things a little bit easier. Once again we are offering some open dirt to those interested in growing some food to eat, or to donate to food banks, or whatever. You and I cannot possibly make a dent in the food problem most people face, but maybe we can make a light scratch in the problem.
If you have no place to grow food, or want a bigger challenge, we have space for you to use on our tiny organic Farm. We have tools (big and small) to loan and can help as needed. We'll let you pick as much dirt as you can reasonably take care of. The only requirement is that you show up once a week and keep the weeds out of the dirt. We will section you off a plot of land, help you till it, and you do the rest. All for free.
We have dirt, soil amendments, and fencing as needed, We will try to find you whatever seed you need, or you can provide whatever you want to bring. We will water your patch in the Summer for you, or you can bring your own watering can if you wish. You can eat what you grow, or give it away. All for free.
And if you don't want to commit to taking on a whole patch, we will have food in the ground that will need a few hours of cultivation a week, a few hours of picking and cleaning once in a while. Whatever time you have, we'll find work for you. Anyone willing to put in some time, willing to get dirty, willing to risk a happily sore back, is welcome to come work the soil with us this Summer. Again, take a share of ours to eat, donate, or share with others.
Message us on Facebook and we'll talk about it. The link is at the top of this page. Or write us using the email thing on the left.
Some pictures of last year's guest gardens:
If you have no place to grow food, or want a bigger challenge, we have space for you to use on our tiny organic Farm. We have tools (big and small) to loan and can help as needed. We'll let you pick as much dirt as you can reasonably take care of. The only requirement is that you show up once a week and keep the weeds out of the dirt. We will section you off a plot of land, help you till it, and you do the rest. All for free.
We have dirt, soil amendments, and fencing as needed, We will try to find you whatever seed you need, or you can provide whatever you want to bring. We will water your patch in the Summer for you, or you can bring your own watering can if you wish. You can eat what you grow, or give it away. All for free.
And if you don't want to commit to taking on a whole patch, we will have food in the ground that will need a few hours of cultivation a week, a few hours of picking and cleaning once in a while. Whatever time you have, we'll find work for you. Anyone willing to put in some time, willing to get dirty, willing to risk a happily sore back, is welcome to come work the soil with us this Summer. Again, take a share of ours to eat, donate, or share with others.
Message us on Facebook and we'll talk about it. The link is at the top of this page. Or write us using the email thing on the left.
Some pictures of last year's guest gardens:
Beth's tomatoes did very well. She did three varieties from starts and quite a few other things from seed. Her space was smallish, only about ten by twenty/
Ellen and CB put in a ton of peppers. The weather didn't quite cooperate, but they did okay. Their space was another ten by twenty.
Christine put in a mixed bunch of everything. These are the squash and gourd plants. She also had food happily mixed in with flowers, sunflowers, corn, and others. Hers was an eclectic garden and it was lovely. She also had a bigger space. The gourds really took up some space.
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