Greetings Gardeners! What a month was August! As we head into the Labor Day weekend, I am asking that we all keep the families and individuals displaced as a result of Hurricane Harvey in our thoughts. September is also the time for the Corn Moon. September is a perfect time to finish planting seeds for the fall harvest. Crops that are … Continue reading Composting! – September Workshop
Are you interested in learning more about growing, cooking and making remedies with herbs? Come out to the Cottage City community garden to learn the basics of growing your own herb plants from seed. We’ll also have FREE giveaways and surprises! Bring a friend or two. Continue reading Herbal Gardening Workshop
Did you know that a diet complete with fresh fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancers and other chronic diseases? Learn more about the intersection of health and food at the Cottage City Community Garden’s monthly workshop on Saturday, May 13th at 10:00am. Kate Kappel, of the Prince George’s County Master Gardener program will … Continue reading Health & Food
When we work together, share meals together, and laugh together, we’re repairing relationships with the soil as a community. Sitting at the table with so many farmers doing revolutionary work taught me that farming isn’t only about stewarding the land; it’s also about stewarding community and tending the soul. The land beneath our feet carries our history and carries freedom. Continue reading The Color of Food: How Gardens and Farms Can Help Us Heal From a History of Racism
A community garden is a communal piece of land on which many people plant vegetables or flowers in divided plots. It’s a way to beautify a community, improve your diet, get some exercise, connect to the environment and save money on grocery bills, all at the same time. If you’re interested in doing any of … Continue reading 2017 Cottage City Garden Spring Opener
Floating Row Cover is awesome to help your veggies grow well into winter. We use hoop houses for our winterizing our beds. we’re growing leeks, chard, collard greens, spinach, kale, shallots, onions, potatoes, beets, lettuce, radishes and more! Continue reading Winter Gardening 2016
PTCHP is sponsoring a “Winter Gardening Class” on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 7-9 p.m. at Colmar Manor Community Garden. While it is $10 for everyone else, it’s free to Cottage City and Colmar Manor Community gardeners. Creating a Thriving Winter Garden Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 7-9 p.m.-Colmar Manor Community Garden, 3701 Lawrence Street, Colmar … Continue reading Creating a Winter Garden
Cottage City Community Garden is hosting a Fall Clean-Up with the Port Towns Youth Council (PTYC) on Saturday, October 8th, between 9am 12pm. All are welcome to volunteer and help us continue to improve the Cottage City Community Garden. Middle School and High School students can receive service-learning credit for their participation. The PTYC will be weeding and spreading mulch … Continue reading Cottage City Garden Fall Clean-Up
Did you know when you save seeds from your garden that you are helping to preserve history? On Saturday, August 13, Mark Haskell of Friends and Foods taught the Cottage City Gardeners about Seed Saving. Traditional American foods are a hybrid of African, South American, European, and North American plants. Yams, okra, chilies, peanuts, and … Continue reading Seeds of Change: Seed Saving Workshop
Saturday, August 13th at 10am Cottage City Community Garden 4222 Cottage Terrace Cottage City, MD 20722 Cost: FREE! Join the Cottage City Community Garden for a workshop on seed saving! Chef and Master Gardener Mark Haskell will discuss why seed saving matters and teach basic techniques in growing, harvesting, storing and saving seeds from your … Continue reading Seed Saving Workshop with Chef Mark Haskell
