by Green Gold Garden | Jul 16, 2023 | Dirty Hands Diaries |
Dirty Hands Diaries – July 16, 2023 Silent Partners The other day when I walked into the hoop house – that alien-looking structure in the middle of the orchard where we grow phenomenal cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants – I saw a little green Martian…...
by Green Gold Garden | Jul 4, 2023 | Dirty Hands Diaries |
Dirty Hands Diaries – July 4, 2023 First Garden Market We have been anticipating our first day of sales at the Green & Gold Community Garden. For me, it started the night before as my spouse and I headed out after dinner so he could cut the grass as we welcomed...
by Green Gold Garden | Jun 20, 2023 | Dirty Hands Diaries |
Dirty Hands Diaries – June 14, 2023 Foraging in the G&G Garden I’m a new volunteer. I find the heat and sun nearly overwhelming, but I value time spent here. Today I joined a group removing weeds from around the gently raised beds that will contain squash....
by Green Gold Garden | Jun 13, 2023 | Dirty Hands Diaries |
Dirty Hands Diaries – June 6, 2023 Time in the Green & Gold Community Garden The day is hot and the sun leans heavily on my shoulders and back. I’m swathed against it like Dracula’s groupie. A big brimmed hat, long sleeved shirt, gloves, a face mask, and a mineral...
by Green Gold Garden | May 21, 2023 | Dirty Hands Diaries |
Dirty Hands Diaries – May 5, 2023 It’s planting season at the garden and the first Tuesday evening volunteer shift of the year. I’ve been planting onions (seedlings and bulbs) with a new volunteer who attended our orientation on Saturday. She’s very keen and as...
