This past spring, we’ve been working with local farmers helping grow our local seed community by saving seeds on their farm. You can read more about this project here, which was funded by Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Although tomato season seems so far away, we are gathering up our seeds and getting…
Spring Events! Spring is here and we’ll be at some great community events! Our website events page lists them all and we’ll be adding more. Come join us! Join us for the in-person TEDxUF labs FRIDAY April 09, 2021 / 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @Heartwood Soundstage Read more about this super fun 3 day event Pop-Up…
Written by Melissa DeSa It’s been a whirlwind since the last seed dispersal in February when shortly after, COVID struck and sent all our energies frantically re-aligning to keep both our doors and hearts open to this community during the crisis. Although it has been a rough ride to say the least, it presented an…
Several years ago I was gifted these stunning tiny seeds with a jade-like color that were nestled neatly in their long slender little seed pods. The Edible Plant Project had been saving and sharing Molokhia and I was excited to try growing and eating this unknown (to me) vegetable. Like most plants, it has many…
Times like these show us what really matters: food, close at hand and accessible! Many of us are finding a lot more time on our hands with shelter in place mandates in effect, to now consider starting a new garden or picking back up where you left off. There is also the realization that close…
It’s that time of year again! We have a greenhouse full of lovely plants, waiting for their forever homes in your garden! Thanks to our helpers at Grow Hub, we have a great collection of varieties. Plants are now on sale at Grow Hub! *Still in business. Open air, safe social distancing** Shop regular nursery…
Our seed dispersal events are done for the season. If you’ve missed them, there’s still time and plenty left! Hurry, come gather! SEEDS! Stop by the Working Food office Monday through Friday 9:30-4 to pick up seeds (but Tuesdays and Thursdays are best!) PLANTS! Stop by Grow Hub Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM till…