We’re implementing a new sliding scale for community garden plot fees in 2020, which means annual fees are changing for many of our gardeners. Although eliciting some initial groans, there’s a number of reasons for this change. The most important is that it allows Garden City Harvest to stay committed to providing places and opportunities for everyone to access healthy and fresh food regardless of income, ability, or means.
Read MoreArticle by Marnie Craig, Northside Gardener. A wonderful look into the Northside garden and the people that make it.
Read MoreMSU Extension confirmed white rot on a garlic sample at our ASUM Community Gardens last month. I spoke with their horticulture specialist and their plant disease diagnostician to better understand how worried we should be, and most importantly, what it means for community gardeners and the future of our garlic growing.
Read MoreWhat do sweaters, pumpkin-spiced lattes and radishes have in common? They’re all perfect for cooler weather! If you’re looking for something to plant in that bare spot in your garden, look no further than our list below. You’ll be enjoying these crops while wearing your wool sweater!
Read MoreSome call it squash, most think it’s dreamy, another blog about zucchini.
Read MoreAs our spring vegetable crops begin to wane, i.e. your lettuce tastes bitter, and your peas are starchy and dry…Instead of ripping all the plants out and tossing them in the compost, think about saving seeds from these crops for next year! Turns out peas and lettuce (and tomatoes) are great crops to make your first foray into seed saving.
Read MorePruning tomatoes is something that I think many of us have heard of but never really understood. If you missed last night’s workshop, catch some of the basics in this blog.
Read MoreGarden City Harvest has two solar dehydrators available for community use! This week's blog talks about solar dehydrators and how to use them to preserve your harvest.
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