Greetings!

Hello! We hope that everyone is enjoying the Labor Day weekend. We're sure that many of you will be taking advantage of fresh picked garden goodies for the grill. Whether you aren't quite ready to let go of the summer or you are looking forward to the fall, September is a great time to get into the garden. Come explore the Harmony garden with us and get growing for fall!

Gardening Classes and Demonstrations at the Farm
Join us at Otow Orchard next Saturday, September 6 for two great classes:

Plan your organic winter garden
9:00-11:00 $30
Find out how to grow garlic, broccoli, lettuces, bok choy and so much more. We will talk about plant choices, seeding, bed preparation and spacing to help you have a luscious organic garden. Call Alison to reserve your space in this fun, hands-on class.

Food Preserving Demonstration - Jams, Jellies and Whole Fruit Canning
11:30 - 12:30 Free
Learn about canning techniques and preserving the sweetness of summer with local UC Master Food Preservers at this free event on the farm. There will be fruit tasting and lots of great information to take home.

Making room for winter greens?
Come to the farm stand at Otow Orchard for a selection of organic seedlings for your garden beginning mid-September :
Broccoli
Lettuce Mixes
Arugula
Kale Mixes
Red Bok Choy
Bunching Onions

Wondergrow compost is also available by the bag.

In the Demonstration Gardens

Alison and Julie have been picking and preserving every way that we know how. Tomatoes have become jars of salsa and marinara sauce, cucumbers are now pickles, eggplant, beans and okra have been vacuum sealed and frozen. Peaches and asian pears have been dried for tasty treats for the kids.

With such a bountiful summer, the tall tomato plants and cucumber vines are ready to hand over their place in the beds to broccoli, garlic and winter grains. Soon you will see brassica seedlings and our favorite root veggies nestle into their beds.