Updates
Sticks & Stones, Sandwiches & Tea- Dec 11th Workday Recap
Well, really they were logs, not sticks–a big thanks goes out Andy and his strong friends for their log hefting this Saturday! Fruitful Field is removing invasive Melaleucas (tea tree) and making great borders and sitting stumps. Thus, Mike, Jon and Andy in a show …
Deck the Plots and Trim the Boughs–Holiday Workday Saturday Dec 11th
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Sun and good weather keep The Fruitful Field plants and trees growing fast whether humans are busy with holiday parties or not…..!
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…they need our help! Come enjoy some holiday digging, planting and trimming Saturday Dec 11th from 9am-12pm!
We will have holiday snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic), deck the food pantry plots with more veggies, and ‘trim’ the fruit trees permaculture-style–ready for the next growing season!
When: Saturday December 11th from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where: The Fruitful Field
Provided: Supervised Projects, holiday snacks, cold water, holiday 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
Volunteers Needed- Kindergarten visit to the garden Dec 10th 2010
Kids love field trips to The Fruitful Field! It’s a great time for the volunteers also. On Friday morning December 10th at 9:00 AM one hundred kindergarten kids from Tedder Elementary school will stop by to learn about plants, bugs, citrus and being outdoors! To …
Veggie Gardens and Fruit Trees: Nov 13th Workday Recap
Saturday’s workday had two major projects both aimed at increasing food production for the community: 1) Expand the food pantry plots by 50%! Great volunteers took out rocks, filled the permaculture beds with soil, and planted veggies. Remember all those ‘dirt-y’ bags we asked for? …
“Clean” Dirt for Saturday, Nov 13th
Here are a few organic options from Home Depot and Walmart–See you on Saturday at 9am!
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Taking care of the Dirt-y Work: Saturday, Nov 13th, 9am – 12pm
Hey Fruitful Mob, we have a great morning of work planned for Saturday Nov 13th! It’s prime growing season and we need to get planting! Bring: A bag of dirt aka Organic Topsoil–nothing ‘enriched’ or containing chemical fertilizers please! check back soon for pictures of …
First Fall Food Pantry Food delivered
On October 26th we took our first batch of the season’s food to Blessings Food Pantry in Pompano Beach, FL. Daikon, green beans, star fruit and lots of juicy Meyers lemons!
Great Fall Celebration
The sun bright, the breeze mellow, the food good, the bananas ripe and lots of activities for kids and adults. (185+ folks and 35 volunteers- yay!)
Check out our pictures on Flickr (click on slideshow below- maximize and play)
Thanks to all who came out we will see you all next time!
October Happenings
It’s October at the garden, so here’s a little decorating scene from one of our locals (don’t worry, they aren’t in the main area of the garden!) Our big event is Saturday October 23rd, if you would like to help get ready we can use …
New Video Update- The Fruitful Minute
Check out our video on the new food pantry plots. Videos will become a part of keeping you updated on the things at Fruitful Field! Building Food Pantry Plots – October 2010
Oct 23rd New Season Big Celebration
The Fruitful Field (formerly Parkway-Tedder Community Garden) celebrates a new season! Join us for tours, food, demonstrations, information, music, activities for kids … And a Pig Roast! Saturday Oct. 23, 9 AM-1PM. 100 NE 44th St., Deerfield Beach.
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Workday Oct 9th
Hi Fruitful Mob, cool weather is happening (or breezy weather at least) and the days are getting shorter. This means winter will soon be here and high season for planting vegetables! Not only that but we are having our big “Fall Celebration” Saturday October 23 …