Update on Earthly Gardener
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Meat Deliveries 3/19
Howdy.....I am planning on coming to Manor on Wed. afternoon 4:00 to 5:00 pm for meat deliveries only. If anyone wants to place a meat order....do it now!! I do not plan to set up my usual space this week, as our daughter (Kari) and grandchildren will be here. (Spring Break) Any meat orders will be welcomed. Thanks, Kay jrdvm72@aol.com
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Live Music March 12th
Welcome, and Live Music
Welcome to the Manor Farmers' Market blog! Here we will be giving you news as it comes in, as well as the weekly newsletter. Events will be posted, as well as new farmers, products, and community projects.Local musician (and cousin) Jimmy Joe Natoli will be performing at this week's Farmers' Market. He plays original Americana tunes about fruits and vegetables (how apropos), and can be found weekly at the Sunset Valley Farmers' Market.
Garden Building Day
Garden Building Day a Great Success
On Saturday March 1st, local community members banded together at Presidential Meadows Elementary School to help build the first of many vegetable gardens in Manor ISD. Attending were representatives of Manor families, students and staff of PMES, members and families of the Manor Chamber of Commerce, Austin/Travis County Health & Human Services Department staff and families, MISD employees, Independence Title and family, vendors from the Manor Farmers’ Market, Manor Boy Scouts, staff from Dwyer Realty, Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Travis County, and passersby. A gentleman working nearby at Presidential Market came to assist with his tractor. Built were ten 8’x4’ raised beds placed on cleared land. Three of the beds have already been filled with soil. Seven beds will be filled with the remaining dirt by the students of PMES. Mulch will surround the beds after water for the gardens is installed. A Ground Breaking Celebration will be announced when the children are able to plant their vegetables. The garden is a great first step towards our collective goal of implementing Community Sustainable Agriculture, healthier living, activism and participation for the children of MISD and the community.
Ayman and Justin, PMES 4th & 5th grade students who arrived on bicycle agreed that the vegetable garden in their neighborhood will be a fun way to spend time out of school as well. After explaining to them the big picture, they both chimed, "If you leave some tools, we can come back and work in the garden Sunday on our own." Eager to grow broccoli and tomatoes (the two best friends’ favorite vegetables) they offered to write an article for their school’s newsletter. A garden is not only for exercise and growing healthy vegetables but also a place that can inspire students to learn math, science, and creative writing skills, and also how to work together.
Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department's Steps to a Healthier Austin Program sponsored 8 cubic yards of the soil and wood for the garden beds, curricula for all grade levels, garden supplies, and teachers' gift-certificates for seeds and plants at Bloomers. Donations of goods were made by Ace Hardware Elgin, Bert’s Dirts, Sustainable Foods Center. Locally grown refreshments were provided by Austinuts, Bikkurim Farm, Country Vista, Laverne’s Vegetable Patch, Manor Lions Club, Stephanie’s Specialties, Sabrina McCarty & Family, and Toussaint’s Manor Honey.
The Community Garden Project has turned out to be a true community event building alliances between families, schools and community leaders during a healthy venue of exercise, fresh air and sunshine. If you would like to volunteer for the next Community Garden Party, like more information, or to make a donation for the next garden, please call 972-5463 or 236-0074 ext. 5, or email denise@manorfarmersmarket.org
On Saturday March 1st, local community members banded together at Presidential Meadows Elementary School to help build the first of many vegetable gardens in Manor ISD. Attending were representatives of Manor families, students and staff of PMES, members and families of the Manor Chamber of Commerce, Austin/Travis County Health & Human Services Department staff and families, MISD employees, Independence Title and family, vendors from the Manor Farmers’ Market, Manor Boy Scouts, staff from Dwyer Realty, Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Travis County, and passersby. A gentleman working nearby at Presidential Market came to assist with his tractor. Built were ten 8’x4’ raised beds placed on cleared land. Three of the beds have already been filled with soil. Seven beds will be filled with the remaining dirt by the students of PMES. Mulch will surround the beds after water for the gardens is installed. A Ground Breaking Celebration will be announced when the children are able to plant their vegetables. The garden is a great first step towards our collective goal of implementing Community Sustainable Agriculture, healthier living, activism and participation for the children of MISD and the community.
Ayman and Justin, PMES 4th & 5th grade students who arrived on bicycle agreed that the vegetable garden in their neighborhood will be a fun way to spend time out of school as well. After explaining to them the big picture, they both chimed, "If you leave some tools, we can come back and work in the garden Sunday on our own." Eager to grow broccoli and tomatoes (the two best friends’ favorite vegetables) they offered to write an article for their school’s newsletter. A garden is not only for exercise and growing healthy vegetables but also a place that can inspire students to learn math, science, and creative writing skills, and also how to work together.
Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department's Steps to a Healthier Austin Program sponsored 8 cubic yards of the soil and wood for the garden beds, curricula for all grade levels, garden supplies, and teachers' gift-certificates for seeds and plants at Bloomers. Donations of goods were made by Ace Hardware Elgin, Bert’s Dirts, Sustainable Foods Center. Locally grown refreshments were provided by Austinuts, Bikkurim Farm, Country Vista, Laverne’s Vegetable Patch, Manor Lions Club, Stephanie’s Specialties, Sabrina McCarty & Family, and Toussaint’s Manor Honey.
The Community Garden Project has turned out to be a true community event building alliances between families, schools and community leaders during a healthy venue of exercise, fresh air and sunshine. If you would like to volunteer for the next Community Garden Party, like more information, or to make a donation for the next garden, please call 972-5463 or 236-0074 ext. 5, or email denise@manorfarmersmarket.org
Welcome, and Live Music
Welcome to the Manor Farmers' Market blog! Here we will be giving you news as it comes in, as well as the weekly newsletter. Events will be posted, as well as new farmers, products, and community projects.
Local musician (and cousin) Jimmy Joe Natoli will be performing at this week's Farmers' Market. He plays original Americana tunes about fruits and vegetables (how apropos), and can be found weekly at the Sunset Valley Farmers' Market.
Local musician (and cousin) Jimmy Joe Natoli will be performing at this week's Farmers' Market. He plays original Americana tunes about fruits and vegetables (how apropos), and can be found weekly at the Sunset Valley Farmers' Market.
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