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FEAST Updates
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Social Distance Garden Workdays at Vance Elementary:
Tuesdays 1pm- 4pm and Fridays 10am- 11:30 am
** Will continue until at least Thanksgiving and likely into December depending on tasks and weather. BYO face covering, garden gloves, and weeding tools and RSVP to Jordan.Diamond@acsgmail.net or Cathy@bountifulcities.org
- Donate your bagged leaves and veggie scraps to the Vance Peace Garden compost project!
- Seeking volunteers skilled in laying paving stones to help re-do the Greenhouse floor this winter!
Contact Jordan.Diamond@acsgmail.net for more info. Also check out this blog post Jordan recently wrote for Asheville Greenworks/ Bee CityUSA about her monarch project at Vance.
Tuesdays 1pm- 4pm and Fridays 10am- 11:30 am
** Will continue until at least Thanksgiving and likely into December depending on tasks and weather. BYO face covering, garden gloves, and weeding tools and RSVP to Jordan.Diamond@acsgmail.net or Cathy@bountifulcities.org
- Donate your bagged leaves and veggie scraps to the Vance Peace Garden compost project!
- Seeking volunteers skilled in laying paving stones to help re-do the Greenhouse floor this winter!
Contact Jordan.Diamond@acsgmail.net for more info. Also check out this blog post Jordan recently wrote for Asheville Greenworks/ Bee CityUSA about her monarch project at Vance.
Before the first frost last week, a few families came to the Tuesday afternoon Vance Garden workday to dig up sweet potatoes and harvested a whopping 26 lbs!! The kids were so excited and proud, and each took a few potatoes home.
Free Food Pantries Building Community Resilience
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Two Asheville neighborhoods, Shiloh and East End, received free food pantries at the end of October which will be stocked by an initial donation from Buncombe County and on-going donations from local residents. So many collaborations made these pantries happen! Bountiful Cities, Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council, Green Opportunities, The City of Asheville, St. James AME Church, Shiloh Community Garden, and Town and Mountain Realty, came together with individuals and volunteers to design, create, install and paint. Donations of shelf stable food and supplies are accepted!
Shiloh Community Resource Center Fundraiser
Help raise funds for The Shiloh Community Association to open a SCA Community Resource Center in the neighborhood! The Shiloh Community is one of the oldest and most historic African American communities in Asheville, NC. The funds raised here will go towards a resources center, with office space for the SCA , residential business incubation, classroom and community meeting space, a certified kitchen and more resources for neighborhood. This has been a goal of the SCA since the writing of the 2025 plan back in 2010.
Donate here: https://gf.me/u/y67667
Donate here: https://gf.me/u/y67667
Bountiful Cities is so pleased to have two new
Business Sponsors!
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Leonetti is a Town and Mountain Realty Group. They believe strongly in giving back and getting involved. Luiz, Jessi and Nan spent many years working for non-profit organizations striving to make significant contributions to causes they are passionate about. Leonetti values healthy choices, empowerment by experience, and plain old getting outside!
Gaia Herbs is proud to be a Certified B Corporation®, actively working to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. The Gaia Farm is nestled in the Pisgah Forest area of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and herbs are grown organically, sustainably, and intentionally. Since Gaia Herbs was just a seedling in 1987, they have remained true to our purpose: Connecting people, plants & planet to create healing.
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Cooking with Summer Garden Bounty - Virtual WorkshopCathy Cleary, author of The Southern Harvest Cookbook will teach a FREE virtual cooking class for Bountiful Cities on Wednesday July 29th from 4pm-5pm. She will demonstrate techniques and recipes for making delicious dishes, and preserving veggies that are plentiful this time of year. There will be time for questions, but unfortunately, no tasting will be possible! BUT the recipes will be shared so you can replicate your own versions of the dishes at home.
Please fill out THIS FORM to register for the class by Tuesday July 28th. You will be sent a zoom link after you register. If you have any questions email cathy@bountifulcities.org
Facebook event page
Please fill out THIS FORM to register for the class by Tuesday July 28th. You will be sent a zoom link after you register. If you have any questions email cathy@bountifulcities.org
Facebook event page
Purchase your plants from Bountiful Cities Nursery!
It's mid-summer, time to start thinking about a fall garden! If you need plants consider supporting our programs by purchasing them from our Pearson Garden Plant Nursery. You can order them from our website HERE.
It's mid-summer, time to start thinking about a fall garden! If you need plants consider supporting our programs by purchasing them from our Pearson Garden Plant Nursery. You can order them from our website HERE.
Other Community Resources/Events
The NC State Extension garden guide describes a community garden, its benefits, how to find or start a garden and tips for growing, storing, preparing and enjoying fruits and vegetables. In addition it highlights state and national gardening resources.
Organic Growers School resource list for gardeners and farmers regarding COVID-19. They are updating this list regularly.
Have gardening questions? Send them to YummyYards!
Check out the Asheville Online Farmers' Market if you haven’t already
Ask a Sista Farmer
“Are you ready to grow your own food and medicine for self-reliance and community resilience? Every Friday, experienced Black womxn* farmers answer your call-in questions about gardening, livestock, agroforestry, plant medicine, and food preservation.
This show centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, People-of-Color, Queer, Trans*, Disabled, Immigrant, and Poor communities. Everyone is welcome to watch and listen, but please make space for centered folks to speak. Thank you. *Sista and womxn includes trans* and nonbinary folks”
For more info, and to see the full line up and schedule: https://www.facebook.com/events/539087153384648/
The NC State Extension garden guide describes a community garden, its benefits, how to find or start a garden and tips for growing, storing, preparing and enjoying fruits and vegetables. In addition it highlights state and national gardening resources.
Organic Growers School resource list for gardeners and farmers regarding COVID-19. They are updating this list regularly.
Have gardening questions? Send them to YummyYards!
Check out the Asheville Online Farmers' Market if you haven’t already
Ask a Sista Farmer
“Are you ready to grow your own food and medicine for self-reliance and community resilience? Every Friday, experienced Black womxn* farmers answer your call-in questions about gardening, livestock, agroforestry, plant medicine, and food preservation.
This show centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, People-of-Color, Queer, Trans*, Disabled, Immigrant, and Poor communities. Everyone is welcome to watch and listen, but please make space for centered folks to speak. Thank you. *Sista and womxn includes trans* and nonbinary folks”
For more info, and to see the full line up and schedule: https://www.facebook.com/events/539087153384648/
Thanks so much to everyone who attended the virtual workshop a couple weeks ago, and a big thank you to Chris Smith for teaching the workshop, and to Cathy Cleary for all of her assistance with the workshop.
If you missed the workshop you can find the recording HERE
Also be sure to out Chris' book "The Whole Okra: A Stem to Seed Celebration"
If you missed the workshop you can find the recording HERE
Also be sure to out Chris' book "The Whole Okra: A Stem to Seed Celebration"
Community Garden Network Events and Resources
Community Garden Clean Up at Pisgah View
WHEN: July 1st from 11am-3pm
WHERE: 1 Granada St, Asheville, NC
There will be a garden clean up at the Pisgah View Community Garden to get it ready for cover cropping to grow during the fall. There are lots of needles in the garden area, so it will be a super cautionary clean up with tasks such as weed eating, lawn mowing and removing trash. Please wear heavy duty gloves and protective gear. Facebook event page
The NC State Extension Community Garden Guide describes “a community garden, its benefits, how to find or start a garden and tips for growing, storing, preparing and enjoying fruits and vegetables. In addition it highlights state and national gardening resources.”
Organic Growers School resource list for gardeners and farmers regarding COVID-19. They are also currently hiring for a Program & Marketing Associate, you can find their job listings here
Have gardening questions? Send them to YummyYards!
Check out the Asheville Online Farmers' Market if you haven’t already
Ask a Sista Farmer
“Are you ready to grow your own food and medicine for self-reliance and community resilience? Every Friday, experienced Black womxn* farmers answer your call-in questions about gardening, livestock, agroforestry, plant medicine, and food preservation.
This show centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, People-of-Color, Queer, Trans*, Disabled, Immigrant, and Poor communities. Everyone is welcome to watch and listen, but please make space for centered folks to speak. Thank you. *Sista and womxn includes trans* and nonbinary folks”
For more info, and to see the full line up and schedule: https://www.facebook.com/events/539087153384648/
Community Garden Clean Up at Pisgah View
WHEN: July 1st from 11am-3pm
WHERE: 1 Granada St, Asheville, NC
There will be a garden clean up at the Pisgah View Community Garden to get it ready for cover cropping to grow during the fall. There are lots of needles in the garden area, so it will be a super cautionary clean up with tasks such as weed eating, lawn mowing and removing trash. Please wear heavy duty gloves and protective gear. Facebook event page
The NC State Extension Community Garden Guide describes “a community garden, its benefits, how to find or start a garden and tips for growing, storing, preparing and enjoying fruits and vegetables. In addition it highlights state and national gardening resources.”
Organic Growers School resource list for gardeners and farmers regarding COVID-19. They are also currently hiring for a Program & Marketing Associate, you can find their job listings here
Have gardening questions? Send them to YummyYards!
Check out the Asheville Online Farmers' Market if you haven’t already
Ask a Sista Farmer
“Are you ready to grow your own food and medicine for self-reliance and community resilience? Every Friday, experienced Black womxn* farmers answer your call-in questions about gardening, livestock, agroforestry, plant medicine, and food preservation.
This show centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, People-of-Color, Queer, Trans*, Disabled, Immigrant, and Poor communities. Everyone is welcome to watch and listen, but please make space for centered folks to speak. Thank you. *Sista and womxn includes trans* and nonbinary folks”
For more info, and to see the full line up and schedule: https://www.facebook.com/events/539087153384648/
Bountiful Cities nursery has an abundant selection of organic edibles, pollinator plants, medicinal and culinary herb starts ready for the growing season! A list of our current inventory can be found here. All payments will be made online to maintain safe social distancing practices, we'll be happy to coordinate pick up and delivery options upon purchase. Feel free to reach out to Alex Bergdahl at alex@bountifulcities.org with any questions.
I just want to start by acknowledging that I know I haven't been as active or responsive to all of my emails and other forms of communications as I usually am. I've been trying to still get things done and respond to folks as efficiently as possible, but I am aware I'm not as fully present as I usually am. The injustices faced by People of Color on a daily basis has been taking a toll on my mind, body and soul (on top of still trying to navigate the current pandemic situation). The recent murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hand of United States police officers, and the murder of Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of United States citizens has been weighing heavy on my mind, as well as the other lives that have been lost due to similar situations in recent years. As a "black" man in America raising a "black" son I find it frightening and at times hopeless to attempt to live a normal life in this country, this country where I was born, and my parents were born, and their parents and generations before them leading back to the times of slavery.
The systematic racism that this country is running on is more apparent than ever, and it breaks my heart to realize there are some that still don't see it or care to acknowledge it. I have attended local protests and seen first hand the way the local authorities have responded to the citizens who they have sworn to protect, I have also seen the way agitators in the crowds have played a part in attempting to tarnish these protests. While at times things seem like they may never get better, I do have a great appreciation for the people who have reached out to me personally to check in, and to those who I have seen speaking out and showing up to battle these injustices in various ways. When I look and see faces of all colors standing together to show the world these injustices won't stand, it inspires me to hold on to hope and keep my faith that maybe things aren't as dark as they may seem. So, I want to say thank you to everybody that is invested in this fight, and I hope that you are down for the long ride, because it's been a long one and there's a lot of work to still be done.
On behalf of myself and the Community Garden Network that I coordinate I wanted to make sure to let it be known where I stand, and let it be known that I'll do everything in my power to fight against these injustices that I myself face as well as many others.
The systematic racism that this country is running on is more apparent than ever, and it breaks my heart to realize there are some that still don't see it or care to acknowledge it. I have attended local protests and seen first hand the way the local authorities have responded to the citizens who they have sworn to protect, I have also seen the way agitators in the crowds have played a part in attempting to tarnish these protests. While at times things seem like they may never get better, I do have a great appreciation for the people who have reached out to me personally to check in, and to those who I have seen speaking out and showing up to battle these injustices in various ways. When I look and see faces of all colors standing together to show the world these injustices won't stand, it inspires me to hold on to hope and keep my faith that maybe things aren't as dark as they may seem. So, I want to say thank you to everybody that is invested in this fight, and I hope that you are down for the long ride, because it's been a long one and there's a lot of work to still be done.
On behalf of myself and the Community Garden Network that I coordinate I wanted to make sure to let it be known where I stand, and let it be known that I'll do everything in my power to fight against these injustices that I myself face as well as many others.
~Isa Whitaker, Community Garden Network Coordinator
Dear Bountiful Cities Supporter,
Whether it is managing grief, holding on to moments of joy, or some other response, each one of us has our own experience and ways of dealing – perhaps changing daily – with the COVID-19 outbreak. In recent weeks, I have been struck by both the significant human toll and the outpouring of support for one another in our communities. As I reflect on so many responses to the pandemic, I am reassured by the work that Bountiful Cities is doing, and has been doing since its inception.
Today, as always, Bountiful Cities remains committed to partnering with community groups, focusing on dialogue, trust and community needs, to create urban agricultural spaces. We know now, more than ever, how important it is to share agricultural skills and resources to promote social justice and economic viability.*
As Bountiful Cities gets seeds in the ground and harvests cool-weather veggies, we have our eyes set on the coming months, recognizing that long-term food security efforts must be part of a coordinated response. We center racial and economic equity by working with existing partners and communities that invite our collaboration, supporting the community garden network, maintaining local school gardens, and ensuring that gardening tools and supplies are available to community and individual gardeners. At the same time, we continue to co-build capacity of communities for growing food, such as identifying land and providing technical assistance through our advocacy efforts and engaging in residential services through Grass to Greens.
The victory gardens of the past must be reshaped for today’s world, so that we are growing with and for each other, not only now but into the future. We know that people of color and people with lower wealth have once again been the most devastated because of the failings of our political, social, and economic systems. Only when communities act with their own self-determination are our systems and outcomes different, and better for all of us.
As you read Bountiful Cities’ newsletter, I hope you will note the ways that the staff and organization continue to join with each other and our partners to sustain the fundamental shifts necessary to move forward and be healthy. If you can support these efforts now, please donate.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Bountiful Cities. We hope you are well and safe, send you the very best, and hope to see you soon.
Keep well,
Ameena Batada
Chair, Bountiful Cities Board
Whether it is managing grief, holding on to moments of joy, or some other response, each one of us has our own experience and ways of dealing – perhaps changing daily – with the COVID-19 outbreak. In recent weeks, I have been struck by both the significant human toll and the outpouring of support for one another in our communities. As I reflect on so many responses to the pandemic, I am reassured by the work that Bountiful Cities is doing, and has been doing since its inception.
Today, as always, Bountiful Cities remains committed to partnering with community groups, focusing on dialogue, trust and community needs, to create urban agricultural spaces. We know now, more than ever, how important it is to share agricultural skills and resources to promote social justice and economic viability.*
As Bountiful Cities gets seeds in the ground and harvests cool-weather veggies, we have our eyes set on the coming months, recognizing that long-term food security efforts must be part of a coordinated response. We center racial and economic equity by working with existing partners and communities that invite our collaboration, supporting the community garden network, maintaining local school gardens, and ensuring that gardening tools and supplies are available to community and individual gardeners. At the same time, we continue to co-build capacity of communities for growing food, such as identifying land and providing technical assistance through our advocacy efforts and engaging in residential services through Grass to Greens.
The victory gardens of the past must be reshaped for today’s world, so that we are growing with and for each other, not only now but into the future. We know that people of color and people with lower wealth have once again been the most devastated because of the failings of our political, social, and economic systems. Only when communities act with their own self-determination are our systems and outcomes different, and better for all of us.
As you read Bountiful Cities’ newsletter, I hope you will note the ways that the staff and organization continue to join with each other and our partners to sustain the fundamental shifts necessary to move forward and be healthy. If you can support these efforts now, please donate.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Bountiful Cities. We hope you are well and safe, send you the very best, and hope to see you soon.
Keep well,
Ameena Batada
Chair, Bountiful Cities Board
Our Food Systems are Changing!
Community and Home Gardens Provided over 40% of produce in the US in the 1940's Victory Garden Era.
Community and Home Gardens Provided over 40% of produce in the US in the 1940's Victory Garden Era.
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Home Grown Gardens Can Feed Us
Are you growing a garden for the first time? Or the first time in years? Mountain Xpress reports a huge surge in garden supply sales in THIS ARTICLE.
That's WONDERFUL! Did you know that in the 1940's home gardeners and community gardens produced over 40% of the produce consumed in the US? We can do that again, and we NEED to do it again. Find out more about Bountiful Cities Community Garden Network in this article from Mountain Xpress.
Our Food System is Changing - let's make it BETTER
LISTEN to this podcast from Reveal on Essential Farm Workers and READ this article from Politico about how Coronavirus is increasing Food Waste for a taste of how the Food System is already changing. We can make it better, more just, and equitable right now.
Bountiful Cities has been supporting low-wealth communities working to achieve LONG TERM FOOD SECURITY through urban agriculture for the last 20 years. We need your help TODAY to sustain EVERYONE in our community in this time of change!
Please donate today to help us GROW Food Security
Now is the time to PLANT!!
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It's springtime and the perfect time to get seeds in the ground.
Take this SURVEY! Tell us what you want to know about growing a garden. Tell us what you have learned and what you need to learn!
We are developing and compiling on-line Virtual Workshops and FB LIVE Question and Answer sessions to help new and seasoned gardeners GROW AS MUCH FOOD AS POSSIBLE!
Check out this VIDEO in our Virtual Workshop collection on how to start a weed-free raised bed.
Or this VIDEO on starting a container garden with companion plants.
For more growing expertise check out these awesome local resources:
Sow True Seed - Local Source for Open Pollinated Seeds
Living Web Farms Videos - Hands on Gardening Demos and Workshops
Organic Growers School - Gardeners Library
Buncombe County Master Gardener Helpline - Helpline to Answer Gardening Questions
Can you grow a little extra for those who are houseless or those who don't have a yard or resources to grow? If you can, plant some extra! Bountiful Cities can help get extra produce to where it is needed most!
Take this SURVEY! Tell us what you want to know about growing a garden. Tell us what you have learned and what you need to learn!
We are developing and compiling on-line Virtual Workshops and FB LIVE Question and Answer sessions to help new and seasoned gardeners GROW AS MUCH FOOD AS POSSIBLE!
Check out this VIDEO in our Virtual Workshop collection on how to start a weed-free raised bed.
Or this VIDEO on starting a container garden with companion plants.
For more growing expertise check out these awesome local resources:
Sow True Seed - Local Source for Open Pollinated Seeds
Living Web Farms Videos - Hands on Gardening Demos and Workshops
Organic Growers School - Gardeners Library
Buncombe County Master Gardener Helpline - Helpline to Answer Gardening Questions
Can you grow a little extra for those who are houseless or those who don't have a yard or resources to grow? If you can, plant some extra! Bountiful Cities can help get extra produce to where it is needed most!
Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors!!
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Don't have extra veggies yet, but do have extra compost?
If you have a Compost Now account and want to share your compost with a Bountiful Cities garden we are one of their garden partners!
Click HERE to share your compost with us!
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering in a Bountiful Cities garden? We are having small garden workdays with one or two volunteers at a time so we can maintain social distancing. Please fill out this FORM so we can learn more about you!
If you have a Compost Now account and want to share your compost with a Bountiful Cities garden we are one of their garden partners!
Click HERE to share your compost with us!
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering in a Bountiful Cities garden? We are having small garden workdays with one or two volunteers at a time so we can maintain social distancing. Please fill out this FORM so we can learn more about you!
Hey all! March was quite a month wasn't it?!? So, with the current state of things this newsletter will be a little different than previous ones. I want to start by seeing what changes may be happening/have happened with the local community gardens (this can be a change in hours, gardens closing, resources available to local community members (such as produce, garden space for growing, etc.)) This is the time when we need each other the most, and I plan on keeping things updated with my monthly newsletters, garden support as needed (with the possibility of holding smaller workdays), and we're even discussing the possibility of hosting online workshops.
Please reach out to me at your earliest convenience with any updates, and feel free to leave any additional feedback, ask any additional questions, and let us know if there's any support you're in need of!
Also, I’ll be sharing as many resources as I can, but I’m sure I’ll miss some. So, if there’s any you’re aware of please don’t hesitate to share them with me or feel free to post them directly to the Community Garden Network listserv.
Thank you! ~Isa
Community Garden Network Events
As I mentioned above we are in the process of converting our educational workshop series to an online platform.
Check out what we’ve started to compile, and stay tuned for more updates.
Vance Elementary Peace Garden Update
“Dear friends of the Vance Peace Garden and FEAST,
I hope you are all taking care of yourselves and are staying well during this crazy time. With all of the sudden and unfolding changes with the Coronavirus, Bountiful Cities/ FEAST staff have been discussing how our work in the Vance Peace Garden and other community and school gardens can move forward and support our communities.
As long as schools are closed, all FEAST educational programming, Weed & Feed workdays, and garden events are also canceled (possible alternative plant sale tbd).
This season I will be focusing attention on growing food in the Peace Garden to share with the community and to ensure there is food in the fall for students to harvest and for FEAST programming. As my time is limited, there is much that I need help with in the garden that volunteers can do independently- right now, I need help tuning up the weed eater and lawn mower, pruning and deadheading perennials, and cutting back overgrown cover crops. As I get more organized, I will have more tasks that I can delegate out that don't all require gardening knowledge.
Though much of our lives have been canceled, gardening is not! It is more important now than ever to grow food! In the broader community, Bountiful Cities is connecting with local food security relief efforts, putting together resources for folks needing food or wanting to grow at home, and supporting community gardens.
Please reach out if you would like to lend a hand in the Vance Peace Garden or if you seek any resources for growing or accessing produce.
We are all taking this day by day, and even amidst uncertainty, I remain wholeheartedly committed to the Vance Peace Garden and the Vance community.
Wishing all of you wellness and health,” -
Jordan Diamond, FEAST Program & Garden Coordinator - Vance Elementary School
jordan.diamond@acsgmail.net
Other Community Resources/Events
The NC State Extension has put together a guide which describes “a community garden, its benefits, how to find or start a garden and tips for growing, storing, preparing and enjoying fruits and vegetables. In addition it highlights state and national gardening resources.”
https://nccommunitygardens.ces.ncsu.edu/start-a-garden/
Organic Growers School has put up a resource list for gardeners and farmers regarding COVID-19.
They are updating this list regularly.
https://organicgrowersschool.org/resources/covid-19-resources/
Have gardening questions? Send them to YummyYards!
http://yummyyards.com/send-us-your-gardening-questions/
Check out the Asheville Online Farmers' Market if you haven’t already
https://www.facebook.com/groups/627077924515413/
Ask a Sista Farmer
“Are you ready to grow your own food and medicine for self-reliance and community resilience? Every Friday, experienced Black womxn* farmers answer your call-in questions about gardening, livestock, agroforestry, plant medicine, and food preservation.
This show centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, People-of-Color, Queer, Trans*, Disabled, Immigrant, and Poor communities. Everyone is welcome to watch and listen, but please make space for centered folks to speak. Thank you.
*Sista and womxn includes trans* and nonbinary folks”
For more info, and to see the full line up and schedule:
https://www.facebook.com/events/539087153384648/
Please reach out to me at your earliest convenience with any updates, and feel free to leave any additional feedback, ask any additional questions, and let us know if there's any support you're in need of!
Also, I’ll be sharing as many resources as I can, but I’m sure I’ll miss some. So, if there’s any you’re aware of please don’t hesitate to share them with me or feel free to post them directly to the Community Garden Network listserv.
Thank you! ~Isa
Community Garden Network Events
As I mentioned above we are in the process of converting our educational workshop series to an online platform.
Check out what we’ve started to compile, and stay tuned for more updates.
Vance Elementary Peace Garden Update
“Dear friends of the Vance Peace Garden and FEAST,
I hope you are all taking care of yourselves and are staying well during this crazy time. With all of the sudden and unfolding changes with the Coronavirus, Bountiful Cities/ FEAST staff have been discussing how our work in the Vance Peace Garden and other community and school gardens can move forward and support our communities.
As long as schools are closed, all FEAST educational programming, Weed & Feed workdays, and garden events are also canceled (possible alternative plant sale tbd).
This season I will be focusing attention on growing food in the Peace Garden to share with the community and to ensure there is food in the fall for students to harvest and for FEAST programming. As my time is limited, there is much that I need help with in the garden that volunteers can do independently- right now, I need help tuning up the weed eater and lawn mower, pruning and deadheading perennials, and cutting back overgrown cover crops. As I get more organized, I will have more tasks that I can delegate out that don't all require gardening knowledge.
Though much of our lives have been canceled, gardening is not! It is more important now than ever to grow food! In the broader community, Bountiful Cities is connecting with local food security relief efforts, putting together resources for folks needing food or wanting to grow at home, and supporting community gardens.
Please reach out if you would like to lend a hand in the Vance Peace Garden or if you seek any resources for growing or accessing produce.
We are all taking this day by day, and even amidst uncertainty, I remain wholeheartedly committed to the Vance Peace Garden and the Vance community.
Wishing all of you wellness and health,” -
Jordan Diamond, FEAST Program & Garden Coordinator - Vance Elementary School
jordan.diamond@acsgmail.net
Other Community Resources/Events
The NC State Extension has put together a guide which describes “a community garden, its benefits, how to find or start a garden and tips for growing, storing, preparing and enjoying fruits and vegetables. In addition it highlights state and national gardening resources.”
https://nccommunitygardens.ces.ncsu.edu/start-a-garden/
Organic Growers School has put up a resource list for gardeners and farmers regarding COVID-19.
They are updating this list regularly.
https://organicgrowersschool.org/resources/covid-19-resources/
Have gardening questions? Send them to YummyYards!
http://yummyyards.com/send-us-your-gardening-questions/
Check out the Asheville Online Farmers' Market if you haven’t already
https://www.facebook.com/groups/627077924515413/
Ask a Sista Farmer
“Are you ready to grow your own food and medicine for self-reliance and community resilience? Every Friday, experienced Black womxn* farmers answer your call-in questions about gardening, livestock, agroforestry, plant medicine, and food preservation.
This show centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, People-of-Color, Queer, Trans*, Disabled, Immigrant, and Poor communities. Everyone is welcome to watch and listen, but please make space for centered folks to speak. Thank you.
*Sista and womxn includes trans* and nonbinary folks”
For more info, and to see the full line up and schedule:
https://www.facebook.com/events/539087153384648/
Every year, one-third of the world’s total food supply is wasted or lost. And, 97% of this waste is directed to landfills and incinerators that contribute to the production of global warming gases, especially methane. Food waste is a huge problem at every step in the supply chain. To combat this problem, communities should come together and adopt Zero Waste methods. How to go about it? Read on to know.
Set Benchmarks and a Timeline – In every industry, it is important to set timelines and benchmarks to measure accomplishments and success. Similarly, communities must set benchmarks and timelines to achieve Zero Food Waste. In some communities, people have adopted the goal of diverting 90% waste away from incinerators and landfills within 10 to 15 years. Others have set larger goals of achieving Zero Waste by the year 2040 such as the Urban Environmental Accords. However, before setting goals and timelines, you must:
Engage the Entire Community – Achieving zero waste isn’t possible unless every member of the community engages in the project. So, do not leave the responsibility to the waste experts. Here are a few things you must do:
Perform Waste Assessments – A waste audit is important since it allows identifying the types of waste produced in a community. If funding is not available, you can collect data locally or access it from comparable communities. By performing the audits, you will be able to create a baseline based on which recovery opportunities can be identified. Here’s what you can do:
Educate the Community – Educate residents, visitors, and businesses about the Zero Waste strategy. Brainstorm and devise ways to achieve better organization and industrial design. Communities must also conduct workshops in schools, universities, and workplaces on how to practice Zero Waste.
Develop/Expand Zero Food Waste Infrastructures – To achieve Zero Waste, the infrastructure must be in accordance with the strategy. Here’s how Zero Waste infrastructures can be expanded:
Author Bio: Erich Lawson is passionate about saving the environment through effective recycling techniques and modern innovations. He works with Compactor Management Company and writes on a variety of topics related to recycling, including tips and advice on how balers, compactors and shredders can be used to reduce industrial waste. He loves helping businesses understand how to lower their monthly garbage bills and increase revenue from recycling.
Set Benchmarks and a Timeline – In every industry, it is important to set timelines and benchmarks to measure accomplishments and success. Similarly, communities must set benchmarks and timelines to achieve Zero Food Waste. In some communities, people have adopted the goal of diverting 90% waste away from incinerators and landfills within 10 to 15 years. Others have set larger goals of achieving Zero Waste by the year 2040 such as the Urban Environmental Accords. However, before setting goals and timelines, you must:
- Gauge the urgency of putting the plan into action to be able to create a plan accordingly.
- Understand if your goal is reasonable.
- Appoint a leader who can responsibly oversee the project and check if the goals and the deadlines are being met.
- It streamlines the flow of discarded materials in a building.
- Since the waste is collected at a single spot, it makes waste collection easier.
- It allows for easier separation of recyclable waste.
Engage the Entire Community – Achieving zero waste isn’t possible unless every member of the community engages in the project. So, do not leave the responsibility to the waste experts. Here are a few things you must do:
- Encourage existing service providers to engage in the project and adopt environment-friendly waste management methods.
- Encourage organizations that provide services such as take-back, waste reduction, recycling, reuse, composting, etc. to be involved.
- Ensure that new initiatives, progress, performance reviews, etc. are communicated effectively within the entire community.
Perform Waste Assessments – A waste audit is important since it allows identifying the types of waste produced in a community. If funding is not available, you can collect data locally or access it from comparable communities. By performing the audits, you will be able to create a baseline based on which recovery opportunities can be identified. Here’s what you can do:
- Identify the source of waste and check if the waste can be treated.
- Discuss and decide on facilities that you would need to reduce waste production, reuse, recycle, and compost.
Educate the Community – Educate residents, visitors, and businesses about the Zero Waste strategy. Brainstorm and devise ways to achieve better organization and industrial design. Communities must also conduct workshops in schools, universities, and workplaces on how to practice Zero Waste.
Develop/Expand Zero Food Waste Infrastructures – To achieve Zero Waste, the infrastructure must be in accordance with the strategy. Here’s how Zero Waste infrastructures can be expanded:
- Stakeholders and local government must proactively develop locations for businesses that deal with recycling, reuse and composting.
- Community members must support NGOs, businesses, and citizen groups that are a part of recycle and reuse programs.
- Compost should be used locally to grow crops and restore the soils. Compostable waste such as wood waste, food scraps, garden clippings, etc. produces methane when dumped in landfills.
- Contractors should be encouraged to submit plans that meet community targets.
Author Bio: Erich Lawson is passionate about saving the environment through effective recycling techniques and modern innovations. He works with Compactor Management Company and writes on a variety of topics related to recycling, including tips and advice on how balers, compactors and shredders can be used to reduce industrial waste. He loves helping businesses understand how to lower their monthly garbage bills and increase revenue from recycling.
As Covid-19 becomes a reality in our region, Bountiful Cities wants you to know that we will continue to be a resource for the communities most affected by issues of food insecurity. We will continue our work on LONG-TERM food security solutions by SUPPORTING PEOPLE GROWING FOOD and MEDICINE.
What Does That Look Like?
We are not certain what the future holds but we do know that many in our community have the ability to grow food. Growing Food = Food Security. Bountiful Cities Community Garden Network (CGN) has resources. Our SEED LIBRARY and TOOL LIBRARY are available for folks who need those resources. If you need space to grow and would like to get connected to one of the 36 gardens in our network please respond to this email or contact Isa@BountifulCities.org.
Also, the CGN offers free educational workshops on things like Medicinal Herbs and Plant Medicine, and Grant Writing. We are assessing which upcoming workshops can be moved to an online platform, and now is a great time to utilize the Community Garden Network listserv to be able to communicate with all other community growers in Asheville and Buncombe County instantly as needs and opportunities arise. To be added to the listserv, just email Isa with that request. To use the listserv just write ab-community-gardens-network@googlegroups.com in the To line of your email.
Our Grass to Greens edible landscaping crew can assist you if you want to start a garden and need consulting (this can be done via phone if necessary).
Our FEAST school gardens will continue growing food and distributing it to the communities we serve.
What Can You Do?
Stay connected with us, grow food, and share food! If you want more specifics on volunteering please respond to this email, or contact cathy@bountifulcities.org. Donations can be made here Like our Facebook Page to find out more about our educational resources.
What do you need?
New developments are arising hourly, and everyone's needs are shifting. If there are things that you need in the realm of food security support please do not hesitate to reach out. Take care of yourself and your loved ones.
What Does That Look Like?
We are not certain what the future holds but we do know that many in our community have the ability to grow food. Growing Food = Food Security. Bountiful Cities Community Garden Network (CGN) has resources. Our SEED LIBRARY and TOOL LIBRARY are available for folks who need those resources. If you need space to grow and would like to get connected to one of the 36 gardens in our network please respond to this email or contact Isa@BountifulCities.org.
Also, the CGN offers free educational workshops on things like Medicinal Herbs and Plant Medicine, and Grant Writing. We are assessing which upcoming workshops can be moved to an online platform, and now is a great time to utilize the Community Garden Network listserv to be able to communicate with all other community growers in Asheville and Buncombe County instantly as needs and opportunities arise. To be added to the listserv, just email Isa with that request. To use the listserv just write ab-community-gardens-network@googlegroups.com in the To line of your email.
Our Grass to Greens edible landscaping crew can assist you if you want to start a garden and need consulting (this can be done via phone if necessary).
Our FEAST school gardens will continue growing food and distributing it to the communities we serve.
What Can You Do?
Stay connected with us, grow food, and share food! If you want more specifics on volunteering please respond to this email, or contact cathy@bountifulcities.org. Donations can be made here Like our Facebook Page to find out more about our educational resources.
What do you need?
New developments are arising hourly, and everyone's needs are shifting. If there are things that you need in the realm of food security support please do not hesitate to reach out. Take care of yourself and your loved ones.
| Programación juvenil en el jardín CUANDO: Lunes, 24 de Febrero de las 1:00 - 2:30 pm DONDE: 121 Shiloh Rd. INSTRUCTORA: Lydia George ¡Llamando a todos los administradores / miembros del jardín! Venga a aprender cómo comunicarse con los jóvenes de sus comunidades, Lydia George (la administradora del jardín comunitario de Shiloh) compartirá ideas sobre cómo ha podido interactuar efectivamente con los jóvenes de la comunidad de Shiloh. Se ofrecerá refrescos ligeros. Por favor dejenos saber si asistirá y necesitara interpretación y/o cuidado de niños. Esperamos verte! Página de evento en Facebook Ilustraciones Botánicas CUANDO: Sabado, 29 de Febrero de las 1:00 - 3:00 pm DONDE: Centro de oportunidad para personas mayores 36 Grove St. INSTRUCTORA: Julia Moore Te encanta el dibujo y la naturaleza? Ven a aprender a observar y dibujar plantas! Ilustradora Julia Moore nos guiará a través de algunos conceptos básicos de dibujo, como sombreado / proporciones, así como varias formas de crear materiales de arte básicos del mundo natural que te rodea. Julia también ofrecerá una introducción básica de identificación de plantas, así como habilidades de dibujo en el campo, como el prensado de flores (para incluir plantas en su cuaderno), técnicas de observación y más! Algunos materiales de arte básicos de la naturaleza serán ofrecidas con tinta de remolacha / jugo de moras, barras de pintura hechas de palos y carbón. Esta clase es para principiantes y artistas avanzados-- hay algo que aprender para todos! Esta clase es ideal para aquellos que aman los paseos por las plantas y desean mejorar sus técnicas de dibujo. Invita a tus amigxs! :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ POR FAVOR TRAIGA ESTOS MATERIALES: -Un estado mental creativo -Papel o un cuaderno para dibujar (se ofrecerá papel) -Materiales de dibujo de su gusto (lápices, sacapuntas, plumas, micras, borradores) -Agua y bocadillos ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LO QUE SE OFRECERÁ -Un paquete impreso creado por Julia será entregado, que demuestra varias lecciones y técnicas de dibujo de campo que se discutirán -Pigmentos naturales y materiales de dibujo (tinta de remolacha / jugo de moras, barras de pintura y carbón). Llevarás a casa un frasco pequeño de tinta de jugo de remolacha y un poco de carbón con que puedes dibujar! -Un montón de increíbles habilidades de dibujo -Identificación básica de plantas -Un té delicioso de Yaupon Holly con miel, y otros refrescos ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COSTO: Gratis, donaciones bienvenidas. Apoyo a artistas locales! ♥ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOBRE LA ARTISTA: Julia Moore está situado en Asheville, North Carolina and es una ilustradora médica y científica que se graduó con una licenciatura en Ilustración Médica y Científica de VCU in 2016 con un menor en biología que actualmente trabaja para una compañía médica legal creando infografías que explican procesos científicos complejos a través de ilustraciones. También trabaja para una compañía holística de suplementos veterinarios naturales. Su trabajo también ha sido publicado en el ASAM libro de texto 2018, The Scientist magazine, Current Biology, revistas internacionales, y otras publicaciones. Explore su trabajo en: www.mooreillustrations.com http://www.instagram.com/mooreillustrations Por favor dejenos saber si asistirá y necesitara interpretación y/o cuidado de niños. Gracias! Esperamos verte! Página de evento en Facebook Jardin FEAST de Primaria Hall Fletcher “Estamos buscando amigos de jardin para donar su tiempo a la Primaria Hall Fletcher. Esta es una oportunidad para conectarse con los niños durante una hora (o dos) por la semana, y que venga a disfrutar la jardinería con ellos. Solo se necesita completar la verificación de antecedentes voluntarios y asistir de 30 mins hasta una hora y pasa el tiempo!” Las horas son de las 11a-1p. Para más información, por favor contacte a Summer Whelden: Summerwhelden@gmail.com Día de trabajo Dr. George Washington Carver Parque comestible CUANDO: Viernes, 28 de Febrero de las 3:30 - 6:30pm DONDE: 30 George Washington Carver Ave. "Únete a nosotros por otro dia de trabajo comunitario en el parque comestible Dr. George Washington Carver el Viernes, 28 de Febrero de las 3:30 - 6:30! Este mes nos enfocamos en plantas perennes, limpieza de invasivos, y This month we'll be focusing on mulching perennials, clearing invasives, and poda hasta que empiece a oscurecer, después entraremos a Stephens-Lee para hablar de nuestras metas y planes para el parque en la primavera. Ven y dedica su tiempo y esfuerzos a el primer parque comestible de Asheville! Tendremos unas herramientas disponibles, pero algunos guantes, podadoras, o herramientas extras serán apreciadas. Los esperamos!" Página de evento en Facebook La Librería Leicester Comunitaria tendrá una junta de planificación el Jueves 5 de Marzo a las 6pm. Gracias! Agricultura mientras es negro: Sabiduría diaspórica africana para la agricultura y la justicia alimentaria con Leah Penniman CUANDO: Viernes, 6 de Marzo de las 5:30 - 8:30 pm DONDE: Centro Wesley Grant (285 Livingston St.) COSTO: $5 to $25 escala movil. Purchase Tickets here! Algunas de nuestras prácticas agrícolas sostenibles más apreciadas – de la agricultura orgánica a la cooperativa agrícola y el CSA – tienen raíces en la sabiduría Africana. Sin embargo, La discriminación y la violencia contra los agricultores afroamericanos ha llevado a nuestra disminución del 14% de todos los productores en 1920 a menos de 2% en el día presente, con una pérdida correspondiente de más de 14 millones de acres de tierra. Además, las comunidades negras sufren desproporcionadamente enfermedades relacionadas con la falta de acceso a alimentos frescos y ecosistemas naturales saludables. Granja Soul Fire, co fundado por autor, activista, and y agricultora Leah Penniman, está comprometida a acabar el racismo y injusticia en nuestro sistema alimentario. A través de programas como la Inmersión de Agricultores Afro-Indígenas, una granja comunitaria de CSA son escalada móvil, y capacitación en liderazgo para la justicia alimentaria juvenil, Granja Soul Fire es parte de una red global de agricultores que trabajan para aumentar la administración de tierras agrícolas por personas de color, restaurar las prácticas agrícolas afro-indígenas, y fin de la discriminación alimentario. Ahora con el libro nuevo Farming While Black, Granja Soul Fire extiende ese trabajo al ofrecer el primer manual completo para las personas de herencia Africana listxs para reclamar nuestro lugar legítimo y digna en el sistema alimentario. Únase a nosotros para aprender cómo usted también puede ser parte del movimiento por la soberanía alimentaria y ayudar a construir un sistema alimentario basado en la justicia, la dignidad y la abundancia para todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad.. Cuidado de niñxs será ofrecida por El Centro Southside para niñxs que no usan pañales, bocadillos ligeros serán ofrecidos, y la cena será vendida en el sitio (opciones vegetarianas y veganas) Página de eventos en Facebook Todo sobre la cultivación de cebollas, papas y otras verduras de raíz CUANDO: Sabado, 14 de Marzo de las 10 - 11:30am DONDE: 105 N. Dougherty St. Sábado 14 de Marzo de las 10 - 11:30, Sowing Circle Series tendrán un taller gratis sobre la cultivación de verduras de raíz, incluindo rábano picante, espárragos, ruibarbo, etc. La experiencia es un maestro excelente, y hemos invitado a Chris Smith, author and director ejecutivo de The Utopian Seed Project. Chris compartirá consejos sobre todo como el principio de la cultivación y cosecha exitosa de vegetales de raíz. Chris tambien tendra su libro The Whole Okra firmado y en venta. La librería de semillas tiene una variedad de flores, hierbas, y vegetales ofrecidas al público. La serie de jardinería será en la Librería Black Mountain en la Sala de Education, 105 N. Dougherty Street. Nuestrxs presentaciones están en asociación con Black Mountain Blooms Seed Lending Library y Buncombe County Jardineros Voluntarios de Extensión Master. Unete y crece con la comunidad de jardineros! CUANDO: Monday, 30 de Marzo de las 5:30 - 7:30pm DONDE: Archetype/Broadway "Reserva" y planea a unirse con nuestro evento Slow Food Asheville "Okra 2020" Heritage Food Project Venta de plantas de primavera 2020 CUANDO: Viernes, Sabado y Domingo (6, 7 y 8 de Marzo) de las 12-6pm DONDE: French Broad Food Coop, 90 Biltmore Ave. “Plantas y árboles fructíferos para todos! Estamos organizando una venta de plantas de raíz desnuda; lista de plantas será accesible en nuestra página y en FB. Las plantas tendrán raíz desnuda y cultivadas convencionalmente, la mayoría dentro varios cientos de millas de Asheville. Puedes trabajar para tus plantas en por $12/hr. Por favor envíe un correo electrónico para resolución.” Para preguntas o más información, puede enviarnos un correo electrónico a: plantsforeveryone.asheville@gmail.com O mande texto a Kathleen: (757) 478-1953 www.plantsforeveryone.com Página de Evento en Facebook | Youth Programming in the Garden WHEN: Monday, February 24th from 1:00-2:30 PM WHERE: 121 Shiloh Rd. INSTRUCTOR: Lydia George Calling all garden managers/members! Come learn how to reach out to the youth of your communities, Lydia George (the Shiloh Community Garden Manager) will be sharing insight on how she has been able to effectively engage with the youth of the Shiloh Community. Light refreshments will be provided. Please let us know if you'll be attending and will need language interpretation and/or childcare. We hope to see you there! Facebook Event Page Botanical Illustrations WHEN: Saturday, February 29th from 1:00-3:00 PM WHERE: Senior Opportunity Center (36 Grove St.) INSTRUCTOR: Julia Moore Do you have a love for drawing and nature? Come learn to observe and draw plants! Illustrator Julia Moore will guide us through some drawing basics like shading/proportions as well as various ways of creating basic art materials from the natural world around you. Julia will also offer a basic plant identification introduction as well as field sketching skills such as flower pressing (to include plants in your sketchbook), observation techniques and more! Some basic art materials from nature will be supplied with beet/berry juice ink, paint sticks made from sticks and wood charcoal. This class is for beginners to advanced artists-- there is something for everyone to learn! This class is great for those who love plant walks and or want to improve their technical drawing skills. Invite your friends! :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE BRING THESE MATERIALS: -A cozy and creative mind state -Paper or a sketchbook to draw on (some paper will be provided) -Drawing materials of your choice (pencils, pencil sharpener, pens, microns, erasers) -Water and snacks ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED -A printed packet created by Julia will be handed out, which demonstrates various drawing lessons and field sketching techniques that will be discussed. -Natural pigments and drawing materials (beet/berry ink, paint sticks, charcoal). You will bring home a small vial of beet juice ink and some charcoal you can draw with! -A lot of amazing drawing knowledge skills -Basic plant identification -Delicious local Yaupon Holly tea w/ honey, and other refreshments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COST Free, but donations are welcome! Support Local Artists! ♥ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ABOUT THE ARTIST: Julia Moore is located in Asheville, North Carolina and is a medical and scientific illustrator who graduated with a bachelor's degree in Medical and Scientific Illustration at VCU in 2016 with a minor in Biology who is currently working for a medical legal company creating infographics that explain complex scientific processes through illustrations. She also works part time for a holistic natural veterinarian supplement company. Her work has also been published in the ASAM 2018 textbook, The Scientist magazine, Current Biology, international magazines and multiple other publications. Check out her work at www.mooreillustrations.com or on Instagram Please let us know if you'll be attending and will need language interpretation and/or childcare. We hope to see you there! Facebook Event Page Hall Fletcher Elementary FEAST Garden “We are looking for garden buddies to volunteer at Hall Fletcher Elementary. This is an opportunity to connect with kids for an hour (or two) during the week, and enjoy some gardening with them. All you have to do is complete the volunteer background check and come for 30 minutes to 1 hour to hang out!” Hours are from 11 am-1 pm. For more info, please contact Summer Whelden at: Summerwhelden@gmail.com Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park Workday WHEN: Friday, February 28th, from 3:30-6:30 pm. WHERE: 30 George Washington Carver Ave. "Join us for another community workday at the Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park! This month we'll be focusing on mulching perennials, clearing invasives, and pruning until it starts getting dark, then we will move into Stephens-Lee to talk about our goals for the park and planning for the spring. Come give your time and support to Asheville's first edible forest ecosystem! We will have some extra tools for folks to use, but any gloves, loppers, pruners or weeding tools you can bring are much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you!" Facebook Event Page Leicester Library Community Garden planning meeting WHEN: Thursday March 5th at 6 pm WHERE: 1561 Alexander Rd, Leicester, NC 28748 Farming While Black: African Diasporic Wisdom for Farming and Food Justice w/ Leah Penniman WHEN: Friday, March 6th, 5:30-8:30pm. WHERE: Wesley Grant Center (285 Livingston St.) COST: $5 to $25 sliding scale. Purchase Tickets HERE! Some of our most cherished sustainable farming practices – from organic agriculture to the farm cooperative and the CSA – have roots in African wisdom. Yet, discrimination and violence against African-American farmers has led to our decline from 14 percent of all growers in 1920 to less than 2 percent today, with a corresponding loss of over 14 million acres of land. Further, Black communities suffer disproportionately from illnesses related to lack of access to fresh food and healthy natural ecosystems. Soul Fire Farm, co-founded by author, activist, and farmer Leah Penniman, is committed to ending racism and injustice in our food system. Through programs such as the Black-Indigenous Farmers Immersion, a sliding-scale farm-share CSA, and Youth Food Justice leadership training, Soul Fire Farm is part of a global network of farmers working to increase farmland stewardship by people of color, restore Afro-indigenous farming practices, and end food apartheid. And now, with the new book Farming While Black, Soul Fire Farm extends that work by offering the first comprehensive manual for African-heritage people ready to reclaim our rightful place of dignified agency in the food system. Join us to learn how you too can be part of the movement for food sovereignty and help build a food system based on justice, dignity, and abundance for all members of our community. Childcare will be provided by the Southside Center for ages potty trained and up, light snacks will be provided, and a full dinner will be sold on-site (vegetarian & vegan options) Facebook Event Page All About Growing Onions, Potatoes & Other Root Vegetables WHEN: Saturday, March 14th, 10-11:30am. WHERE: 105 N. Dougherty St. On Sat., March 14, 10 to 11:30 am, the Sowing Circle Series will hold a free workshop on growing all sorts of root vegetables plus horseradish, asparagus, rhubarb, and others. Experience is a great teacher and we have invited Chris Smith, author and executive director of The Utopian Seed Project, to share tips to get you started on growing a successful harvest of all sorts of root vegetables. Chris will also have his book, The Whole Okra, on sale and autograph it for you. The seed library has a wide variety of free flower, herb and vegetable seeds for you to take home. The gardening series are held at the Black Mountain Library's Education Room at 105 N. Dougherty Street. Our presentations are in partnership with Black Mountain Blooms Seed Lending Library and Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Come join our gardening community and grow with us! Slow Food Asheville "Okra 2020" Heritage Food Project WHEN: Monday, March 30th, from 5:30-7:30 pm WHERE: Archetype/Downtown 174 Broadway St. "Save the Date" and plan to join us for our kickoff event Spring 2020 Plant Sale WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday (March 6, 7 & 8th) from 12-6 pm WHERE: French Broad Food Coop (side parking lot) 90 Biltmore Ave. “In an effort to bring fruiting plants and trees to EVERYONE we are hosting a bare-root plant sale. Plant list available on our website, and the FB event page. These are bare-root, conventionally grown stock. Most grew within several hundred miles of Asheville. You may WORK for your plants at $12/hr. Please send an email to work this out.” For questions or more information email us at: plantsforeveryone.asheville@gmail.com or text Kathleen: (757) 478-1953 www.plantsforeveryone.com or Facebook Event Page |
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