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When we discovered that the soil in our yard had such a high lead count it was very dissappointing for all of us. We have such a large and sunny yard and our soil quality is fantastic for growing food. We had already prepped our plot and planted the first round to seeds and starts. [...]
Check out these greens David brought us from his garden!
Super huge!
Super Beautiful!
Super Delicious!
These are Champion Collards and this was the largest collard plant in David’s garden this year. He was super kind (and maybe a little braggy, hahaha) for bringing them and sharing with us.
David came over for the afternoon and we [...]
So for those of you who have been following our little garden drama know that we discovered after testing our soil that we higher than safe levels of lead deposits in the land we are working. What this means is that we can’t let the children garden with us and as adults we have to [...]
CHECK IT OUT! We have our first snap peas sprouting! Woooohoooo!
Let’s hope we get enough to enjoy before the creatures discover them & get to harvest before us.
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Here’s an update on the lead issue.
As you probably remember the main garden plot measured between 500 and 600ppm of lead. If there were only adults involved we would consider growing fruits and above ground veggies and using them (after washing carefully).
But there are small children in both families and we cannot take the [...]
So here we are, amazed that we have actual greenery on our patio. the greens and light greens, the earthy smell. We are in bliss. Each night Nyque or Karysma checks the plants and in the mornings Paul and the boys take their rounds. We are a team enjoying the labors of our work, looking [...]
So we are about 4 weeks into our first time experience of gardening…it has been a beautiful process of learning and community. We have been working with our wonderful garden coach Lauara Sweany who has become a part of our family. She has shared with us an abundance of education and knowledge about this experience. [...]
We began this project with apprehension and doubt. Not because of the projects outlines or guarantees, but in our own capacity to actually grow something good to eat, and that we would remember to add to our meals. We are your typical family…well maybe not typical, lol. We are each an individual component of something [...]
Well, it’s June 1; behold the progress!
There are carrots coming up, cilantro, collards, Bok Choy, lettuce mesclun valentine (a custom blend of lettuces, I’ll refer to as “Spring Mix”), spinach, chard, and hopefully bush beans – all beginning to sprout and grow! I’ve never remembered seeing the beginnings of a carrot in my childhood gardening [...]
On May 14, Charlotte and I met at her home to plan what we would plant, before going to the nursery. I got a chance to see her garden, which was just amazing! The thing I would bellow most about Charlotte is that she’s extremely intelligent and well-versed on gardening; she understands great details about [...]
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