Fried Green Tomatoes

Wendy picked a few green tomatoes and I am trying to give our son, Chase hints to make this for us. He is a master of frying.

Thanks to all who worked in the garden on Sunday!

mystery solved!

The Leon Co. Extension Office says that this is a pumpkin and should be picked when the leaf nearest the stem is withering. So, pick it now or pick it later, just pick it!

Lots of harvesting going on! The blackberry bushes have been cut back, the watermelons are moving towards their 8 lb.-ready weight, the corn is as high... well... you know!

Lisa has been taking lots of produce to Grace Mission - cukes and tomatoes primarily.

Want to help weed or harvest? Call Wendy for info.

Crop of JUne 17

Here are the latest shots of the veggies (they are so pretty)

June 6 Veggies

Wendy picked theses beautiful veggies today.They include eggplant, tomatoes, radishes, Cubanel peppers, and cucumbers.Yesterday, carrots, squash, and tomatoes were used in the Caring Committee barley soup.

HERE is Lisa's pepper!

Oh yeah! There are peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, cukes and blackberries. Come take a walk through and appreciate the garden. We are already sending harvested veggies to the community!

The Temple Israel Bunny

It's beans day!

 

Steve planted several new herbs in our herb garden yeserday. They are all labeled so we can tell what is what, always a helpful thing. See you this weekend, digging in the dirt. Wendy

You must come by! The corn is "a-maize-ing", the blackberries will be ripe soon, the green onions are delicious! All gardeners are welcome to harvest and use what they need. Our perenial herb garden is under way. Mr. Bunny is spotted most mornings, looking very happy!

Salad for tonite

Thanks Elaine (Spinach) and Lisa (Lettuce) for these leaves that will make a great sandwich topping for lunch. I loved working in the garden this weekend
- Gary Sokolow

Temple Israel community garden: 4/25/2010

Mike's plum trees

Mike put these trees in 4/25.

The garden looks wonderful! All the seeds are sprouting, the rain gardens are mostly weeded and mulched, the blackberry bushes are full of blossoms.

WOW! The garden looks amazing! Trellises are up, most tilled areas are planted and we are putting in a perennial herb garden soon.

I have put together a system of hoses and sprinklers that water the entire garden at one time. Once you have planted, turn on the water (faucet on the side of the building) and the sprinklers will do the rest. This is just until Mike gets an irrigation system going.

Remember: We are meeting on Sunday to work in the garden. See you then!

Hey Mike - what are the trees???

Mike, thanks for all the work. When are you planning on putting in an irrigation system? I would like to help... Wendy

The garden should be ready to plant on April 4 (Sunday). I will buy some seeds and plants for the communal garden but feel free to bring additional plants and seeds for your own plots or to share. I like a little chaos in the garden so I will be interplanting vegetables, herbs and flowers. Feel free to be creative. Try something new. Experiment a bit. If it doesn't work, you can alway plant something else to fill in the space.


Anyone interested in helping to build some compost bins?

Since we have several tillers and some tools in the garden shed, I am getting a lock for the door. Wendy, Lisa and I will have keys. Hopefully, we can leave the shed open during the day and only lock it during the night when no one is at the Temple.

Mike

If we want to have a mini plot for our personal use, how can we be sure we're not stepping on others toes?

We will soon be planting the Temple Garden. Anyone interested in working in the garden can talk to me or Wendy. I can be reached at 228-8668 or mikepainter123@yahoo.com. We need help in building beds, clearing land, planting, watering, weeding and harvesting. I plan to use a lot of mulch this year, so hopefully there will not be much weeding. You can come out once or twice or as often as you like. You can set your own hours and staying as long as you like - 15 minutes or all day. I am usually at the garden on Sunday. If you don't have time to work in the garden, a great way to particate is to contribute seed money - not to start the garden but to buy seeds and plants. If you want to make a contribution to the garden fund, just speak with Lisa at the Temple and let her know you want to make a donation to the garden. It doesn't have to be much either. One package of seeds can go a long way and the cost is only a few dollars. Since all the labor in the garden is done by volunteers, all your donations will go directly to producing organic produce for the homeless shelter and other worth while organizations. Some of the produce may also be donated to the Temple for oneg and Shabbat dinners. Anyone interested may want to cultivate their own plot to produce organic veggies for their families. If you do, give me or Wendy a call. The Temple Garden is a community garden. Remember - it takes a village to grow a garden.

Mike

For anyone interested, the landfill has free compost and mulch. When you go through the first gate, take the first right. The compost and mulch is on the right about 50- 75 feet from where you turn. You will see the sign. The compost appears to be made from composted yard waste. I am using it the build up the soil in the Temple Garden. If you want to see what it's like before you go out out to the landfill, you can check it out in the garden. The landfill is located on Apalachee Parkway 4-5 miles past Capital Circle on the right. Look for the sign, it is easy to miss the entrance. A hay fork is the best and quickest way to load either the compost or mulch. There is a hay fork in the shed at the Temple Garden. If you borrow it, be sure to bring it back.

Mike

I watered today in case it does not rain tomorrow.

march 15

mike did tons of work. mike, can you elaborate??

march14

lot's happened today. Lisa planted her plot, the plot that parallels the middle path. Wendy planted her row and part of the preschool plot. Lesley and friends planted their plot.

Garden Spots

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