Food Glorious Food

21 05 2009

why, yes, that is one leaf

why, yes, that is one leaf

The spring garden is producing!

Spinach salads, broccoli, beet greens, pea shoots, and heaps of rhubarb right now. It is always so exciting after waiting and waiting, hoping and praying, when the food finally arrives in armfuls. We hope that you are starting to enjoying the beginning of your bounty and are happy to know that we have had a little tiny part to do with it. We hope that the things you have learned in a class, workshop, or event has broadened your gardening life, decreased your grocery bills, and enriched the variety and abundance of local, organic food on your table.

If you haven’t started putting them in, it’s time to start thinking about where your warm season crops will go. Remember, that May and June are wacky weather months so be sure to protect things like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant from cool nights (or days) and heavy rain.

We are excited about the upcoming warm weather months and all the wonderful things it will bring, tomatoes, beans, peppers, and cucumbers to name a few. We’ve already started canning (rhubarb of course) and can’t wait for the canning season to start in earnest in June with the onset of local strawberries and asparagas.

We hope to see you in a Canning Primer taking place throughout July so we can again help you on your journey towards greater food independence.

As always, thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Happy Gardening!





One Year Behind Us!

4 05 2009

rooster, dirty hands, and strawberries.  seriously, does it get any better?

rooster, dirty hands, and strawberries. seriously, does it get any better?

Urban Farm School celebrated its’ one year anniversary May 1. We had a wonderful at our Plant Exchange and Sale, Sunday, with friends, family, and UFS faithfuls stopping by throughout the day. What better way to spend an afternoon than with plants, food, and friends?

our friend Steve showing UFS pride!

our friend Steve showing UFS pride!


We are looking forward to the 2009 and all that it will bring, as in all things, UFS is evolving as we learn what is needed in the community. We are excited about the doors and opportunities that have been opening for us in the past few months and are truly thankful for all your support.

a seeming "clown car" of women coming for the sale, and no, there weren't any in the trunk We are keeping to our word and doing our best to “change the world, one gardener at a time!” Thanks everyone and we’ll see you soon at a class, workshop, or event!

Kendra and Toree








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