Last chance to order strawberry crowns!

Hi everyone,

 

If there are any of you who have not reserved your strawberry plants AND want to try your hand at growing the sweet berries I used to……. now is the time to reserve your plants!  Not sure you can grow strawberries?  I put 4 varieties in my back yard before I became a commercial grower and - - - failed with all of them.  BUT, after 10 years, I know all the secrets!  You can learn too.  I have email coaching for you to grow step by step along with me or a hands on class in my yard.  Check out my website for details and ordering instructions www.carstensenfarms.net.   The website says orders close on August 31^st.  If I have plants beyond August 31^st I’ll extend the deadline but…. don’t wait, I may run out!

 

Cheers!

 

Sally

 

Eggs at Petaluma Bounty again this Friday

Hi all,

 

Petaluma Bounty had a very nice showing of support last Friday!  Thanks to all of you who came out to support them.  They really had a super nice assortment of goodies available.  I personally saw all kinds of squashes, carrots, greens, eggplant (I know, here??), yummy cherry tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and…. my eyes couldn’t take it all in.  I personally sampled the oodles of yellow cherry tomatoes growing in the greenhouse (super sweet and tasty) and saw the lovely eggplant growing in the tropical hoop house.

 

 

They’ll be there again this Friday from 2 – 6pm with veggies, my eggs and possibly a small qty of strawberries and raspberries.  Address again is 55 Shasta Ave., Petaluma (near Craig’s Warehouse and the old Lucky)

 

If any of you have time and a need to garden or learn how to garden, Petaluma Bounty is the place to go.  They are always in need of volunteers, no matter how much time you can spare.  Simply go to their website at petalumabounty.org and click on the volunteer tab.

 

 

 

 

This Saturday is Kid’s Activity Day at the farm from 10 - 12.

 

From their website:

 

Bounty Community Farm has long held volunteer days on the second Saturday of the month during our growing season. To help muster as much community support as possible on our work days, the Farm is pleased to offer kids’ activities on the second Saturday of August. Come lend a hand in the field while your children join members of our education group in activities like planting, hunting for insects, bouquet making and storytelling. Be sure to bring your sun hats and sun screen! 55 Shasta Ave., Petaluma. Please contact Farm Education Coordinator Eric Brosio at education@petalumabounty.org with questions.

 

 

Cheers!

 

Sally