Houston Community Garden

hello friends!

The garden seems to be doing well, despite some unknown insect critter that is enjoying the beans and pepper and basil (and other plant) leaves. (Theresa Mc Mannimon is going to come out on Thursday to do some detective work with me.)

This Thursday will begin the Thursday work/harvest days from 3 pm until 5-6 pm. We'll have peas, lettuce and some radishes ready to harvest for the food shelf. Probably a handful of kale as well. We'll cut the scapes off the garlic,too, so stop by to claim some for stir frys or salads! We have a pretty thin selection for this early summer harvest, but things will definitely pick up in July once we harvest garlic and the cucumbers and beans start producing! If the weather cooperates this will be the year of the tomato and pepper, as we have LOTS of them planted!

I noticed that some kids have found the garden and wrote some inappropriate things in the log book. Nothing looked damaged or missing, but we have to keep a close eye on things in case they get more brave this summer. Please make sure the shed is locked after you've visited. One of my biggest concerns is that the gate will be left open (I've arrived to see it open twice already) and the rabbits (who greeted me two days ago) will invite themselves to a smorgashborg at our expense.

Hope to see you all soon!

Audrey