While summer is officially over and school has begun here in South Florida, here at the garden the early September subtropical heat is still brutal. Our nursery is filling up with seedlings; we’re preparing our fields for new plants, and the new season is beginning! We’d like to take a few minutes, though, to thank …
In addition to weeding, mulching (and sweating) through the hot South Florida summer days, we have spent much of the past month researching ways to increase production in our current space. The goal is two-fold: To serve more of the people who want to join our CSA program and to donate more Fruitful Field fresh …
We’re ‘hiring’ for our big season! Inviting applications for our full -season Garden-Farm Intern Program (not to be confused with our high school ‘Grow-City’ internship). This is our fourth year running–Interns learn about vegetable-growing, fruit tree care and are rewarded with delicious veggies every week. Check the link to apply! http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/kNj7ptZSkmfP/
Hi Fruitful Mob, cool weather is happening (or breezy weather at least) and the days are getting shorter. This means winter will soon be here and high season for planting vegetables! Not only that but we are having our big “Fall Celebration” Saturday October 23 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Workday: So to get …
Time for Another Garden Meeting! It’s been a long time 😥 …. so starting NOW these important, epic, and colorful meetings are going to be a regular part of growing forward! So: If you are involved in anyway with the garden and want to interact and plan for the coming growing season (October through May) …
If Saturday is sunny please plan on joining us by working on some great garden projects. Certainly the plants are well watered!
Things keep moving forward at the Garden! Pastor Jim and his crew were busily sawing two by fours into custom artisan potting tables (check out the pictures). These outdoor tables will be set up for working with seeds and potting seedlings. Stop by some time and take part in getting some of your favorite seeds …
Our fruit trees have arrived! Here are some photos of the gorgeous citrus trees that arrived early this morning. If you want to see the mango, banana and other fruit trees, you’ll just have to come to the garden tomorrow for the big planting! This is definitely the week to come! If you’ve been waiting …
Mark your calendars, July 18, 2009, we will be posting more details here soon but that’s the next big day of major tree planting. 8:00 Am to 1:00 PM, get your pickaxes and shovels ready. Also Two other great Workdays before the big event: This Saturday, July 11th Mapping and Marking + Mulching Next Friday …
