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Happenings at the Garden As we all know, September was a continuation of a long, hot summer. The plants and gardeners are thankful for the even slight temperature drops at the end of the month. We are excited to transition into Fall and Winter which have proven to be our most productive garden seasons. We began planting Greens and Root Crops from seedlings the garden team grew in their homes. These include kale, collards, mustards, cabbage, radishes and turnips. As we continue to harvest...

How’s the Garden Looking? Say goodbye to the hottest month of the year! August is over, and the garden is well prepared for the productive fall growing season. The garden is a jungle, with mature summer plants full of new blooms and new seedlings popping out of the soil for a mid-fall harvest. Our okra plants are now 5 to 6 feet tall, with beautiful cream-colored flowers and an abundance of fruit just beginning to produce. In just one week, we harvested 16 lbs. of okra for donation! Our...

Our first 100-degree days have arrived, marking the beginning of a true—and very welcome—Texas summer. The garden has completed its seasonal shift into summer, transforming into a jungle of large, green-leaved okra, vining sweet potatoes covering entire beds and pathways, and the cheerful buzz of our newest garden additions: honey bees. Earlier this month, we received two beehives from our partners at ArkEarth, bringing more than 22,000 busy pollinators to the garden. Each morning, before the...