Archive for Community Gardening
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A couple of weeks ago our executive director, Jim Martin, spoke to the Charleston Green Committee about our plans for an urban horticultural center in West Ashley. Another project focused on community gardening project is an urban farm under way at the Medical University of South Carolina.
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Rising food prices, a desire to eat organically and an interest in supporting local agriculture has fostered growth in community gardening. First Lady Michelle Obama has been putting the spotlight on community gardening in her efforts to get children to eat better and by planting a vegetable garden at the White House. Next week we give extra attention to community gardening with National Community Gardening Week.
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As we say goodbye to summer, it's time to start preparing and planning our fall vegetable gardens.
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One of the benefits of living in a warmer climate is we can enjoy our local farmers markets well into the fall. But to make the most of your weekly trip, do a little advance planning, particularly when it comes to knowing what’s in season.
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What does the urban farm look like? A recent trip to Wilmington, Delaware, gave some clues to what it might look like in Charleston one day.
