Comments on: Sunday Cuppa

By: favoriteaunt

favoriteaunt — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:56:47 +0000

Hi Christy,
I have been trying to plant a small garden for years. As you know we live in the mountains on the “up side” of the hill. Finding “the” spot to plant has been hard but I think I finally did it. It is on our deck. Planted tomatoes (2) chives (yum) green beans and red peppers. If we get more than we can eat I will give to the local food bank. Next year I will buy more containers for the deck and watch my garden grow so I can contribute. Hugs to peanut and Mr Reddhead from the favorite aunt.

By: tejanarusa

tejanarusa — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:40:57 +0000

Your mention of the article saying food stamps can be used at the Moscow ID farmers’ markets reminds me - that is also true here in San Antonio.
Although, since the market in a low-income area that I used to go to closed (the stores in the strip center whose parking lot they used all closed) I haven’t actually seen anyone using them, I assume they do in other parts of town.
I wonder, though, how many people using food stamps even know about our farmer’s markets. (There’s not much to them–just a few tents over tables and pickup beds with a market license taped to a pole, nothing fancy like the big ones in truly big cities, but it’s a lot better than nothing, and they are scattered about the city).
Great post. Hope your veggies do well. It’s ironic that after years of trying to keep a garden from being scorched to death with no shade at all (in a newish development where, of course, all the trees had been bulldozed), I now live in an old neighborhood with so many huge trees, front and back, it’s too shady to grow anything.
After two seasons of failure, I’ve given up even on herbs.
But I made a trip to the Sunday farmers’ market (only two vendors), and bought tomatoes. Yummm. The woman behind the table recognized me and gave me a big smile. that part’s nice, too.

By: laurastrand

laurastrand — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:31:51 +0000

Christie, in my neighborhood here in Sacramento, every other house (including mine) suddenly has a summer garden or raised bed, front yard and backyard. I’m beginning to think that the victory garden is one of the most visible signs of a return to a more caring and compassionate sense of community. Amongst my friends, were planning canning parties a=which include sharing bounties and donation to local pantries and the senior gleaners. If this is the first, let’s hope it’s not the last of the steps back to a simpler, more social society. The best part – it’s not brought to you or sponsored by Walmart, Exxon-Mobile or any other corporate entity, Just folks.

By: Lea (no uh)

Lea (no uh) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:12:24 +0000

Just plant zucchini plants all the way around your house…you’ll be able to feed the whole town! :-)

By: egregious

egregious — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:30:08 +0000

Hello Christy – hope you’re doing well. Wonder how many folks have been inspired to plant gardens based on your encouragement.

By: Elliott

Elliott — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:24:43 +0000

Good morning Christy, it’s a fine day here. Hope your little coffee bot has got you set up for the day *g*