It's amazing to show up at these school gardens and see a beautiful oasis in the middle of brown grass and wilting shrubs and flowers. It's wonderful the care they are getting!
We stopped by the HES garden this evening and did a bit of weeding and a few tastings. There are still some very tasty kohlrabi left in bed #7, along with kale and fennel and a few other random Spring crops. They will be pulled soon and the bed will be replanted so if you are craving any of these veggies, now is the time to get them.
We also noticed the ground cherries in bed #1 are just starting to ripen up. When ripe, the covering will look dried up and the cherry inside should have a golden orange color. They have a sweet/tart flavor and make a tasty snack while watering. We have also gotten word that the sungolds are coming on and should be harvested when they are completely orange for the best flavor.
Basil is also getting to the point when the tops should be pinched and used. When you start to see a flower, pinch the top 4-6 leaves off each of these plants and use fresh or make pesto.
I've posted a few pictures to give some visuals. Thanks again to all who are helping out!
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