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BittyJenkins

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16. We are super lucky,

Sat Jun 20, 2020, 02:52 PM

Jun 2020

because we have land, sun, garden boxes and we bought fine dirt and steer manure.
Our garden just started producing tons of zucchini and will have tons of tomatoes...so far any overflow is going to our children and their children... but we are planning on trips to our local food pantries.
We are figuring making more garden boxes so most of the produce can go to food pantries.
These are scary times and we need to care for each other.

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Can I ask a favor of those who have the room to garden in their yard.. [View all] Peacetrain Jun 2020 OP

one in five American children is going hungry these days Grasswire2 Jun 2020 #1

good choices also!!!! Peacetrain Jun 2020 #21

I wish I had enough sun. I've removed all the grass in my yard and The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #2

Coats for kids is a great thing in the fall.. Peacetrain Jun 2020 #22

I don't have any kids' coats (except maybe for very large ones) The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #29

A couple years ago Ohiogal Jun 2020 #3

Wow that is just awesome!!!! Peacetrain Jun 2020 #4

Oh wow, nothing like a home grown tomato! Ohiogal Jun 2020 #7

Many, many years ago I worked with a group of engineers. CrispyQ Jun 2020 #12

Engineer hubris klook Jun 2020 #14

sounds like the story stone soup.. what a great idea Peacetrain Jun 2020 #23

Sophie looks like quite a gal.. stillcool Jun 2020 #6

That is one of her best features Ohiogal Jun 2020 #8

I only do flowers but will suggest this to my neighbor.... KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2020 #5

your welcome.. things are so difficult right now for Peacetrain Jun 2020 #24

Our local food bank is not accepting any donations at all - even canned goods leftieNanner Jun 2020 #9

Yep every pantry is working under different rules.. that's why I wrote to call first.. Peacetrain Jun 2020 #25

Some food banks don't accept fresh produce at all The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #30

thank you so much for this. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2020 #10

Nice!!!! yep our pantry at the church also gets its fair share!!! Peacetrain Jun 2020 #18

Thank you for this! I just started my garden TalenaGor Jun 2020 #11

If you are growing zucchini.. prepare for a bounty to share Peacetrain Jun 2020 #19

Mint and Oregano AirmensMom Jun 2020 #13

You would be surprised.. at my local pantry they love fresh herbs to try Peacetrain Jun 2020 #20

True. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #33

my most amazing herb Tarragon has sprung back to life 2 years in a row. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2020 #36

Guess the Variety of Squash. We have too many to count. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2020 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2020 #40

I'm good with mammals, but bad with plants. Mersky Jun 2020 #15

I know our younger ones love getting new bright hats for winter.. Peacetrain Jun 2020 #26

We are super lucky, BittyJenkins Jun 2020 #16

yep..just give the a call first to make sure they are taking produce.. Peacetrain Jun 2020 #27

We have been looking into it BittyJenkins Jun 2020 #32

Excellent. Another good thing: help establish gardens in areas where needed. Give extra wiggs Jun 2020 #17

oh my gosh yes.. such a good idea.. opening up gardens for people who want them Peacetrain Jun 2020 #28

10 years ago I started such a garden in a blighted neighborhood and still wiggs Jun 2020 #37

What a great idea... Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #31

Thanks Dems... I looked at around at everyone reaching out Peacetrain Jun 2020 #34

Agree. Astonishing that in such a challenging time on all fronts that people are encouraged and wiggs Jun 2020 #38

K&R!!!! diva77 Jun 2020 #35