I didn’t realize the social aspect of having a community garden plot. I really enjoy being able to stop and talk with fellow gardeners. Taking that break when you feel that weeding is way too hard in high temperatures.
There are always people up there. Some of them gardening. Some fulfilling their service hours.
Last year, the community gardeners donated over 1000 pounds of vegetables to the Howard County Food Bank. About 800 square feet of garden space in the plots is dedicated to the Food Bank Garden, and other gardeners donate their excess crops.
Every Tuesday morning is Food Bank harvest. This week they harvested greens, as it is still early in the growing season. I got there a little late, as I was caught up in family things. I missed them by a few minutes.
So, I puttered around. Fed my plants. Picked potato beetles off my cucumbers and zucchini.
Zucchini is one of those love-hate plants. Love them when they produce, and hate them when they over produce.
This year though, I have to admit, I inherited the Godzilla of chives.
Now, I love chive blossoms but these are out of control. I also have one amazing common sage plant.
Along with, believe it or not,
TOMATOES!
Early girl and supersweet 100s. Both have tomatoes on them.
Life is good. There are tomatoes in the future.
#hocofood
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