by Stephanie Forbes What’s a pirate’s favorite vegetable? What? Swiss Chaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrd, matey I crack myself up sometimes. Ok, no more jokes. Have you ever heard of Swiss Chard? It is a green leafy vegetable. The leaf stalks are large and often prepared separately from the leaf blade; the Cicla-Group is the leafy spinach beet. What …
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by Stephanie Forbes Cabbage is usually the most popular type of plant to grow in a garden. It is a classic vegetable. Not only is it nutrient and antioxidant rich, but it also offers an attractive rosette of foliage that looks as good as it tastes.Cabbage comes in an array of colors and types. Let’s …
Written By: Stacia Turner During times of uncertainty like the current state of our world, the most promising strides towards sustainable adaptation lie in innovative solutions for simultaneously building self-sufficiency and impactful community interdependence. When public sanctioned institutions such as schools and hospitals are challenged by the weight of mass crises, organizations such as Urban …
by Sabre Morris Who would have thought gardening would be exciting for not only me but for the kiddos? Who would have thought we could bond so well while smushing our fingers into dirt and planting seeds or even watching the frogs hop across the land? Who would have imagined we would be here watching …
by Stephanie Forbes We all have that special outfit we wear when we attend different events like football games, birthday parties, local carnivals, etc. But have you ever considered what you should wear when you go to the garden? I know when I started working in the garden I had no clue. After a couple …
By Former Secretary Derek Haynes As seasons change, it can be quite the task to consider the next plants to start within your garden. Granted, the showy plants of the summer months are seemingly aplenty! We instantly think of sunflowers, tomatoes, peppers, and coneflowers. But, here is a simple adage to guide your selection as you plant …
By Executive Director, Delphine Sellars As we approach our 1 Year Anniversary of having the Catawba Trail Farm, we acknowledge our accomplishments, and lessons learned. Look for the release of our 2018 SeedMoney.org Campaign in November 2018. Our focus this year will be the restoration of our beautiful Corn Crib. Help us continue to grow …
By Lucille Patterson Urban Community AgriNomics had the pleasure of tasting wonderful fresh fruits compliments of Ungraded Produce. I’m writing to say how much UCAN, and all the volunteers, enjoyed the recent donation on our We Can! Workday. Everyone was pleased with the quality of the apples, oranges, and pears they provided. To Courtney Bell, …
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By Former Secretary Derek Haynes I can remember the beginning of Urban Community AgriNomics, and our speaking of the visions and future of our work. Our meetings, our seeing prospective areas, and now our having actual land we are actually building on! To see the Catawba Trail Farm (CTF) become a reality after being a dream is simply astonishing! …
