Late Summer Abundance and Fall Planning
August at Metro Gardens is a study in abundance! The warm days and consistent care from our dedicated gardeners have created a harvest bounty that's keeping our community well-fed and our surplus table constantly stocked.
Harvest Highlights This Week
Tomato Explosion 🍅
Our tomato plants are absolutely loaded! The combination of our early spring soil preparation, consistent watering, and this summer's perfect growing weather has created a tomato paradise.
Pepper Perfection
From mild sweet bells to fiery habaneros, our pepper harvest is equally impressive. Maria Santos has been leading impromptu "pepper tastings" each Saturday morning.
Surprise Success: The Cantaloupe Experiment
This year's trial of small-space melons has exceeded all expectations! Jamie Foster's vertical growing experiment produced 6 perfect cantaloupes in just 16 square feet.
Community Preservation Projects
Salsa-Making Marathon
Last weekend's community salsa-making session was an incredible success! Using tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cilantro from our gardens, 15 families worked together to produce over 60 jars of fresh salsa.
Herb Drying Workshop Success
Master herbalist Dorothy Peterson led 20 members through proper herb drying techniques.
Fall Planning in Full Swing
Seed Saving Success Stories
Our first-ever seed saving workshop drew an enthusiastic crowd of 25 members!
Fall Crop Planning Meeting
Wednesday evening's planning session helped coordinate our fall plantings with cool season favorites.
Looking Ahead: Fall Events Calendar
September Events:
- September 7: Fall Planting Workshop (10 AM)
- September 14: Seed Swap & Story Share (2 PM)
- September 21: Harvest Preservation Marathon (9 AM-3 PM)
- September 28: Plot Cleanup & Cover Crop Planting (8 AM-12 PM)
Here's to celebrating this summer's abundance while planting seeds for continued community growth! 🌻🥕🌽