Archive for June, 2010

More Squash Problems

Friday, June 25th, 2010
As noted in a previous post, the Squash Vine Borer can be a viscous pest in the garden.  A few squash plants in the garden area have already fallen victim to the grubs that enter and destroy the stem. One of the food pantry squash plants was attacked and heavily damaged as well.  Earlier this [...]

HPCG Grown Basil Banana Pepper Jelly

Monday, June 21st, 2010
Two HPCG members spent a few hours this weekend canning Basil Banana Pepper Jelly. Both the basil and banana peppers were grown here at Henderson Park Community Garden and were supplemented with jalapeno, poblano and red onion grown at their family garden. Basil Banana Pepper Jelly 1/2 cup banana peppers, seeded thinly sliced 1/4 cup [...]

Look at our Community Garden Grow

Friday, June 18th, 2010
We thought we would share some photos of the garden taken June 18th, 2010. It is amazing what we have accomplished in 2 short months! We owe a tremendous amount of thanks to all our members, volunteers and sponsors. Mark is hard at work installing the center feature. If anyone has any extra time this [...]

Chamblee Tucker Farmers Market

Friday, June 4th, 2010
Be sure to check out the new Chamblee Tucker Farmers Market on Saturday mornings 9:00-12:00 at the Northeast Baptist Church on Chamblee Tucker Road. Opening day is June 5th, 2010. They are advertising that there will be lots of organic produce, artisan cheeses, organic bread and jelly and preserves, homemade doggie treats, and fair trade coffee, [...]