STARworks Garden: Last week was busy!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Last week was busy!

Last week was busy for STARworks in general - we had 3 groups coming for tours!

Garden was hosting another vermiculture workshop on Friday. This time it was Melanie Lamonds' 4'th grade from Star Elementary. Melanie had a worm bin in her classroom last year, and decided to do it again with this years students. Kids were eager and full of energy, and clearly had fun exploring the garden and worms on a beautiful fall day. They picked eagerly some cherry tomatoes that are still hanging on (IN NOVEMBER!) in our garden, which made me decide to plant more of those yummy fruits for next year.

After learning about worms, and preparing a new bin for them, everybody ran a few laps on our walking trail.

Can't wait for those kids to come back!

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Laurie said...: Sounds like good things are happening there! I got to speak to Takuro at the Seagrove Celebration yesterday, but never caught up with Nancy. Been working on my business plan some more today. Lots to put together, but will keep plugging away at it. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!; November 23, 2009 at 11:11 AM

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STARworks Garden CSA

Community Supported Agriculture is a way to connect consumer and grower, each making a commitment to the other.

In 2012, STARworks Garden CSA will have 2 sessions during the growing season.

1’st session: May 1 – July 27. (13 weeks)

Month of August - BREAK

2’nd session: September 3 – November 30. (13 weeks)

To sign up for CSA, or receive emails about local meats, please email anne@starworksnc.org

You can expect a weekly offering of fresh seasonal produce, herbs and occasional flowers. Our growing space is limited, so your share will mainly supplement your diet. We partner with local farms to bring you pasture fed meats and truly free range eggs, mushrooms and a variety of vegetables - read your weekly newsletter to choose those goods. Some of the farms we are currently working with are: Green Acres Ranch, Edge of the World Farm, Whipo Will Hill Farm and Hilltop Angus Farm.

You are welcome to visit STARgarden anytime.

Support Your Local Farmer!

VEGETABLE OF THE MONTH.

Sorrel.

Sorrel is a cool-season perennial often grown as an annual. Sorrel is often grown from root divisions. Sorrel can be grown from seed sown in the garden as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date in spring. Sorrel will be ready for harvest 60 days after sowing.

Description. Sorrel is grown for its tangy, slightly-sour tasting arrow-shaped leaves. There are five types of sorrels to choose from: garden sorrel, French sorrel, herb patience or spinach dock, spinach rhubarb, and common or sheep sorrel. All are good for eating.

• Garden sorrel (Rumex acestosa) grows about three feet tall and produces leaves that can be good used fresh in salads.

• French sorrel (R. scutatus) grows 6 to 12 inches tall and has fiddle-shaped leaves used in salads.

• Herb patience or spinach dock (R. patientia) grows to four feet tall with leaves that can be used either fresh or cooked.

• Spinach rhubarb (R. abyssinicus) grows up to 8 feet tall; the leaves can be used like spinach and the stalks like rhubarb.

• Common or sheep sorrel (R. acetosella) is a wild plant whose leaves can be eaten when they are very small.

Yield. Plant 2 or 3 sorrel plants per household member. Sorrel is used as a salad green accent.

Site. Plant sorrel in full sun. Sorrel grows best in well-worked, well-drained soil rich in organic material. Add aged compost to planting beds before planting. Sorrel prefers a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8.

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Last week was busy!

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