FUN had a very successful
summer season at Peace Lutheran gardens, despite the fact that nothing was
planted until June. We managed to grow 355 pounds 12 ounces worth of produce
which included: tomatoes – zebra, roma, green stripe, grape, cherry and
beefsteak - cucumbers; green beans; zucchini; tromboncino; jalapenos; green
peppers and radishes. If Mother Nature cooperates, we will have a fall harvest
of lettuce, kale, peas, turnips and carrots.
All of the vegetables harvested by FUN were donated to a local food pantry.
Next year, FUN will serve as
overseers for this garden, working with families from a nearby elementary
school to teach them how to grow their own food. We have already begun planning
for 2020 and are extremely excited to help bring fresh, healthy, “home-grown” produce
to people in our neighborhood.
