As the snow passes (fingers-crossed, rubbing the rabbit's foot and saying a prayer), spring is upon us. Thus, the rigors and "dig into" planning for the gardens.
Just bought 240 packets of seed so we can get the seeds planted and growing in the greenhouse at the Park.
Organizing the Earth Day work day by readying the tools, equipment, supplies for the Washington University students and the residents of East St Louis, Il to have available to go for it on Earth Day.
Still working on raising funds for Ms Kamina to get to Phoenix, AZ and attend the residency at Arcosanti.
Plowing forward to sew new skills and learning... always!
Bolden Garden Before Gardening started: https://www.google.com/maps/place/1336+College+Ave/@38.6251457,-90.143879,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87d8ad6443f0c5e7:0x7ba80ec041b4cfae?hl=enen Garden Before link
Arcosanti is a community in Mayer, AZ that was conceived, designed and developed to enable large populations of people to live and work as community and be self-sustaining.
WE hope to have the opportunity for one of our dear community gardening ladies to attend the residency program there at Arcosanti. Here is a You Tube video documentary www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEqPBZ...
This is one of our local, East St Louis gardens before we started the garden several years ago. The garden is the generously donated plot at 14th and Veronica. Formerly owned by Mrs. Bolden. Now based on the generosity of Pamela Bolden, her daughter, the Gardening Group is planting seeds! https://www.google.com/maps/place/1336+College+Ave/@38.6251457,-90.143879,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87d8ad6443f0c5e7:0x7ba80ec041b4cfae?hl=en
Earth Day was a huge success due to the work of Betty and Kamina and the Wash U students.
Herman, Betty and Kamina are raising chickens! They have approximately 3 dozen hens and a rooster. The eggs being produced are amazing... huge golden yolks...very yummy.
The health department is supporting their efforts and taught them about candling the eggs. Being a city girl...I had no idea how important that is until last weekend. Tom was mixing up some fresh-home made banana bread. All the ingredients were waiting on the eggs. Egg one...in, egg two in...egg three...yuk!!!! what is that smell and what is that black blob! No banana bread from that batch! Candling identifies if you have a blighted chick or just an egg... A lesson for all of us! As a public health nurse, candling is a new one on me.
July 3rd marked the day that Gateway Greening allocated 27 people from Ernest & Young Accounting to work in the Bolden Garden in East St Louis. It was a day that we came together and accomplished getting the Bolden Garden cleaned up after the terrible storms and all the tree damage to the fence and property. The fellas in the group pulled the huge tree branches off the fence in the five areas that we have not been able to get to. The branches were so large! Once the branches were removed, we fixed the fence, re-attached it to the ground posts and things started looking so much better.
The gals worked diligently to weed the beds and prune the small trees. Everyone pitched in to get the trash picked up and in piles for the city to haul away for us. (Well, as of today, the city hasn't gotten to it yet...so a call tomorrow is on the agenda).
The well is operational so we can water the newly planted crops.
Plans for fall planting and winter produce are in the works.
Kiddos from Brenda Crisp's Day Care Center are eagerly awaiting the fall harvest of pumpkins for their Halloween party.
The cool spell in this summer weather has allowed more people to come out and enjoy the gardens, meet up at the Farmer's Market and get together.
Next big work day is Aug 29th at Bolden. We hope that Mrs. Bolden is approving of how we are carrying on her legacy by keeping the garden growing.
September and October 2014 The growing season has drawn to a close at Bolden Garden. The team has accomplished tremendous work in repairing and cleaning the garden and in harvesting the season's produce.
All equipment and supplies are stored securely for the winter. Garden plots are readied for our first frost (last week!)
Mrs. Bolden is pleased with the improvements and progress of the gardening program for the neighborhood.
Now it's time to think about the spring and what it will bring!
Our friend and team member, Herman, who cuts the grass and trims the trees was diagnosed with a malignancy. The gardening family wishes Herman well and prays for healing and cure of his illness.
Kathi...I found your post for the gardening following the earlier postings and comments. For some reason the addition did not register in the contents listings to the right above. I assume that you will continue in this work once spring has returned...Barbara
Prepping for spring! Scheduled the water to be turned on in April. WE began the process of making our list of supplies and items needed for the planting later this month. Kamina (garden director) is planning the spring tune up (clean up) and lining up volunteers. It is so good to feel the spring in the air! The birds are buzzing around the garden...all we need is continued 50-70 degree days!
As the snow passes (fingers-crossed, rubbing the rabbit's foot and saying a prayer), spring is upon us. Thus, the rigors and "dig into" planning for the gardens.
ReplyDeleteJust bought 240 packets of seed so we can get the seeds planted and growing in the greenhouse at the Park.
Organizing the Earth Day work day by readying the tools, equipment, supplies for the Washington University students and the residents of East St Louis, Il to have available to go for it on Earth Day.
Still working on raising funds for Ms Kamina to get to Phoenix, AZ and attend the residency at Arcosanti.
Plowing forward to sew new skills and learning... always!
This an awesome project and something that can be used by so many. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis service learning is really interesting and your blog site is colorful. I intend to follow your blog. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBolden Garden Before Gardening started:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.google.com/maps/place/1336+College+Ave/@38.6251457,-90.143879,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87d8ad6443f0c5e7:0x7ba80ec041b4cfae?hl=enen Garden Before link
Arcosanti is a community in Mayer, AZ that was conceived, designed and developed to enable large populations of people to live and work as community and be self-sustaining.
ReplyDeleteWE hope to have the opportunity for one of our dear community gardening ladies to attend the residency program there at Arcosanti.
Here is a You Tube video documentary www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEqPBZ...
This is one of our local, East St Louis gardens before we started the garden several years ago. The garden is the generously donated plot at 14th and Veronica. Formerly owned by Mrs. Bolden. Now based on the generosity of Pamela Bolden, her daughter, the Gardening Group is planting seeds! https://www.google.com/maps/place/1336+College+Ave/@38.6251457,-90.143879,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87d8ad6443f0c5e7:0x7ba80ec041b4cfae?hl=en
ReplyDeleteEarth Day was a huge success due to the work of Betty and Kamina and the Wash U students.
ReplyDeleteHerman, Betty and Kamina are raising chickens! They have approximately 3 dozen hens and a rooster. The eggs being produced are amazing... huge golden yolks...very yummy.
The health department is supporting their efforts and taught them about candling the eggs. Being a city girl...I had no idea how important that is until last weekend. Tom was mixing up some fresh-home made banana bread. All the ingredients were waiting on the eggs. Egg one...in, egg two in...egg three...yuk!!!! what is that smell and what is that black blob! No banana bread from that batch! Candling identifies if you have a blighted chick or just an egg... A lesson for all of us! As a public health nurse, candling is a new one on me.
July 3rd marked the day that Gateway Greening allocated 27 people from Ernest & Young Accounting to work in the Bolden Garden in East St Louis. It was a day that we came together and accomplished getting the Bolden Garden cleaned up after the terrible storms and all the tree damage to the fence and property.
ReplyDeleteThe fellas in the group pulled the huge tree branches off the fence in the five areas that we have not been able to get to. The branches were so large! Once the branches were removed, we fixed the fence, re-attached it to the ground posts and things started looking so much better.
The gals worked diligently to weed the beds and prune the small trees. Everyone pitched in to get the trash picked up and in piles for the city to haul away for us. (Well, as of today, the city hasn't gotten to it yet...so a call tomorrow is on the agenda).
The well is operational so we can water the newly planted crops.
Plans for fall planting and winter produce are in the works.
Kiddos from Brenda Crisp's Day Care Center are eagerly awaiting the fall harvest of pumpkins for their Halloween party.
The cool spell in this summer weather has allowed more people to come out and enjoy the gardens, meet up at the Farmer's Market and get together.
Next big work day is Aug 29th at Bolden. We hope that Mrs. Bolden is approving of how we are carrying on her legacy by keeping the garden growing.
September and October 2014
ReplyDeleteThe growing season has drawn to a close at Bolden Garden. The team has accomplished tremendous work in repairing and cleaning the garden and in harvesting the season's produce.
All equipment and supplies are stored securely for the winter. Garden plots are readied for our first frost (last week!)
Mrs. Bolden is pleased with the improvements and progress of the gardening program for the neighborhood.
Now it's time to think about the spring and what it will bring!
Our friend and team member, Herman, who cuts the grass and trims the trees was diagnosed with a malignancy. The gardening family wishes Herman well and prays for healing and cure of his illness.
Kathi...I found your post for the gardening following the earlier postings and comments. For some reason the addition did not register in the contents listings to the right above. I assume that you will continue in this work once spring has returned...Barbara
ReplyDeletePrepping for spring! Scheduled the water to be turned on in April. WE began the process of making our list of supplies and items needed for the planting later this month. Kamina (garden director) is planning the spring tune up (clean up) and lining up volunteers. It is so good to feel the spring in the air! The birds are buzzing around the garden...all we need is continued 50-70 degree days!
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