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December’s Workday Slideshow is ready on Flickr. The Fruitful Field is in prime season right now with vegetables growing, projects in full gear and preparations beginning for our Annual Tea in the Garden on Saturday Feb 25th! Potatoes, Zai Holes, Sunflower planting, Mustard Greens, Family …
Our Food Pantry Plots keep growing- Greens of many kinds, Broccoli, Corn, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Onions, Daikon radishes, Eggplants, Hot Peppers, Herbs, Tomatillos, Strawberries, plus our perennials– lemon grass, moujean tea, pineapple…so much going on!
Lots of great Growing Season projects.
When: Saturday December 17th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where: The Fruitful Field
Provided: Supervised Projects, snacks and light lunch, cold water, lemongrass tea and a feeling of accomplishment in the Garden
Bring: Work gloves, sun protector, a hat, closed-toe shoes
Questions? email info(at)thefruitfulfield.org
Here are some pictures from our November workday– the plants you see in the straw are doing great. Lettuce is already ready for harvesting and replanting.
Here is our photo summary from the October 15th workday, great cool weather and lots done. On a local food note we had our own garden grown green papaya sauteed up as a curry for lunch. Folks initial took a timid portion, but then before …
Dear Fruitful Field Friend,
If you haven’t helped on a workday recently or visited the garden in a few months here’s your chance to see what’s Growing!!
Saturday, November 5th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm we are having a “Fall Tour” in conjunction with church and neighborhood
So…. Stop on by and–
And If you are a “regular” then come out and help us give guided tours and pour out refreshments for visitors !!
Questions? email info(at)thefruitfulfield.org
As promised, we will be having our next workday the third Saturday of the Month-this October 15th Temperatures are cooler, the breeze is refreshing and our vegetables are starting to grow! Come join us for work on some great projects and good snacks: Planned Projects …
Another great Saturday workday at the Fruitful Field. Harvesting, Planting, and Things done. Lots of energy and lots of great things accomplished, thanks to everyone who came out! Here is a slide show from the workday. Our next Garden workday is October 15th. Make plans …
Keep Planting for the Fall Veggie Season!
So….Saturday September 17th we need your help to plant, weed and mulch. Snacks and light lunch provided. Come ready to work hard as we grow food and build community. It’s a new season and great time to be involved.
Always wanted to have your own Garden Plot? Can’t plant where you live?
Don’t despair! Several open plots are available for this season. Now is the time to sign up! email info(at)thefruitfulfield.org
By popular demand Workdays will now be scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of each month.
When: Saturday September 17th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where: The Fruitful Field
Provided: Supervised Projects, snacks and light lunch, cold water, lemongrass tea and a feeling of accomplishment in the Garden
Bring: Work gloves, sun protector, a hat, closed-toe shoes, a digging implement
Questions? email info(at)thefruitfulfield.org
Sweet Potato Harvesting and replanting, food pantry plot cleaning and replanting, plant nursery work, great truly local food and a visit by Zion Lutheran church of Deerfield. Our Fall season has officially started up– come to our next workday, stop by for a tour on …
Background on The Fruitful Field Intern experience: The Fruitful Field’s work involves creating access to food that is grown using organic methods, accessible to all and creates job opportunities and better health for our urban community. As a hands-on experience for interns, it includes building …
Autumn in South Florida means back to school and hurricane season, BUT more importantly for The Fruitful Field it means the start of a new planting season!
Help us get things moving so we can plant all kinds of great vegetables and herbs for an abundant fall and winter growing season.
We have lots to get done so we seriously need help from as many of you as possible!!!! Flashmobs welcome!
Our Workday Super tasks:
So, bring along a bag or two of organic compost from Home Depot or Lowe’s and plan on joining us as we Grow, Gather and Give
When: Saturday August 20th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where: The Fruitful Field
Provided: Supervised Projects, snacks and light lunch, cold water, lemon grass tea and a feeling of accomplishment in the Garden
Bring: Work gloves, sun protector, a hat, closed-toe shoes, a digging implement
Questions? email info(at)thefruitfulfield.org
Our July workday started out with a tropical downpour but soon brightened! From visitors from Cooper City to volunteers–first-timers and regulars–we had a great day weeding, planting papaya trees, and working on garden plots. And don’t forget lunch served by Chef Brian! And then the event …