September in the Garden
 

Our wheelchair-accessible raised garden beds are

now ready for workers! 

This is the most exciting news all summer (next to the blue ribbons at the fair, of course!). The rubber mat has been installed from the front gate all the way to the three bays - just waiting for those volunteers now that need to be seated while gardening!

Please spread the word - have any interested party contact Barbara at barbaratusting97@gmail.com for more information.

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Tomatoes and peppers are winding down production. Spinach has been planted beneath the tomatoes in one hoop house and is coming up vigorously. When the tomatoes are finished, we'll just cut the off at the ground and let the spinach keep growing undisturbed. Greens for the winter!

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Other greens that we're planting now include many Asian greens - they are mostly cold-tolerant and will grow quickly in the next couple of months. Other winter veggies we have planned are turnips (for both greens and root), lettuces, radish, and of course the carrots which should last us into 2026.

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And finally, cover crop. We have been working with other Food Bank Garden managers to determine the best types of seeds to plant in our resting beds over the winter. Cover crop will feed the soil in the springtime when chopped back in, and create a more lush and healthy soil for next year's crops. We have chosen a rye-vetch mix, crimson clover, fava beans, and field peas to put much of our garden space to bed. Next month we'll pile on shredded leaves and compost to further protect our beds.​

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