Garden tips and Zucchini Fritters

A big welcome to all the new community garden members joining us from the brand new Lendrum Court Community Garden! One of the members from another garden sent me this link and I thought I'd share it with you all: Gardening in a Raised Bed It provides some helpful advice and good things to think about as you begin (or continue) your gardening adventure. 

Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply is one of my go-to sources for information and supplies. They even have videos to help you learn. 

Other sources for seeds and supplies we like are:

Baker Creek Seeds which you can go visit in person at the Seed Bank in Petaluma
Bountiful Gardens located up north a bit in Willits
Johnny's Seeds
Green Jeans in Mill Valley

Rodale is a big name in the organic farming world and their article has some helpful information. Of course, it's not all applicable to our climate (I don't recommend corn, for example).

Sloat is another local spot with a pretty helpful website.

Do you have favorite places we should share with the community? Feel free to pass them on to me for future blog posts!

In case your zucchini is getting away from you, here's one of my favorite recipes to use it up:

Zucchini and Fresh Herb Fritters

about 2-2/12 lbs. shredded zucchini, squeeze the water out
2 eggs
1/2-1 c breadcrumbs
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
lots of fresh mint and basil
green onions/red onions/shallot- sliced thinly
salt and pepper
feta (optional)
(I've also seen recipes that use potatoes and flour, but I generally don't)

Squish it all together like you're making meatballs, form patties about 3" across, and fry in small amount of oil on both sides until brown. These even freeze well- I place them on wax paper inside a zip-lock bag and then put them in the toaster oven to reheat. Great way to store zucchini to eat later! You can get fancy and serve with a lemon or garlic yogurt sauce.

Reminder: Garden Resource Day on Saturday 7/8

Don't forget that I'll be at the Ft.Scott Community Garden this Saturday from 10am-1pm for a garden resource center. Community garden members are encouraged to stop by for materials to use in their community garden plots.We'll have compost and woodchips available. Bring your own containers (large plastic totes work well) or borrow some of our white buckets to transport to your garden plot. If you have specific garden questions, feel free to text or email photos with your question. 

Here's what we've been up to in the gardens: