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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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 Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 1:15:41 PM
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Is anyone else planting extra food for your local charities? I'm thinking that this is something that I would like to do  Any one want to join me?
I usually end up with a truck load too many tomatoes, squash and plums, so I might as well give something useful to my community. I can't stand the thought that some one in my own little town is doing with out when I'm up to my ears in produce.
Any way, I've never done this and I hope my garden grows like mad this summer so that I can help out.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 4:17:52 PM
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That is such a wonderful idea, Annika! You are an inspiration to me. I know a family that would benefit from something like this and I usually bring them things from the garden. This year I'm going to do like you and plant a whole row and donate it.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 06:54:25 AM
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I have done this every year in my garden since Nichols garden had sent me an extra package of seeds with my order. On the package it said plant a row for the hungry, I thought what a wonderful idea and have done it ever since. It feels so good to take a big box of food into your local food bank. Thanks for bringing the subject up, hopefully it will inspire more people to do this.
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 3:35:42 PM
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I will definitely be donating my extras this year. I'm not planting in rows per se so it won't literally be an extra row, but plenty to go round!! My mom's church does a whole garden for the foodbank last year they donated a lot - I had given them all my extra plant starts to use, so the food bank got heirloom melons, tomatoes and peppers.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
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Robin
Denver
CO
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 06:31:16 AM
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| I had such high hopes for a big garden last year...I planned to take the extras to my church. My haul for the season? 3 cucumbers, 1 squash, a handful of peas, 1 mini non-edible pumpkin. I think I had bad soil in my raised gardens. I am trying some different soil and things this year. I an determined to grow my own food and give the extras to those in need. I am not giving up. I wish my dad was still here to help me. I started the garden last year to help heal from losing my dad. He could walk past a plant and it would bloom for him. I have a lot to learn. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 06:35:27 AM
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We do, Annika. Always potatoes, tomatoes and green beans. With peas, they are just too labor intensive for foodbanks.
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RaspberryBee
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
Karen
Montrose
Michigan
USA
291 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 07:05:06 AM
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I get very little yield from my garden (nothing wants to grow with 2 large Black Walnut trees in the yard). I can grow just about anything from seed in my hot box though :-) Last year I was not sure if my tomato seeds were still viable so I planted at least 3 of all my varities (needless to say I had 100's of plants). I gave a few seedlings away here and there and then went to the food bank (just down the street) and asked it they thought anybody would plant them. I wrapped them in newspaper and plastic bags with their heirloom name twist tied around the stalk and away my babies went to new homes. I have new seed this year but I figure I will still plant extras to take to the food bank - it was a good feeling knowing someone would have fresh tomatoes right out their door that I started from seed :-)
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 07:35:26 AM
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It's just a good feeling to help out folks in these hard time. and know that some one is enjoying a fresh bit of fruit or vegetable with their meals =) Karen...I'm going to see if my local food banks will take seedlings! We always have too many and end up with them in free boxes at the farmers market.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Rea231
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 07:53:29 AM
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We always take any extra produce to the church on Sunday morning. The elderly people that can no longer plant a garden of their own are very appreciative.
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RaspberryBee
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
Karen
Montrose
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 08:48:56 AM
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Annika, I must say I was really surprised that our food bank wanted them. I hemmed and hawed about asking for WEEKS before I thought what the heck if they no then so be it. They went crazy over the box and said no one had ever brought in seedlings. It was a cool moment I almost missed. Good luck at your food bank...:-)
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Planting a row for the hungry
