Tastes of Summer: Farmers' Markets and Herbs

Yesterday, we were the Market Hosts at the Plymouth Farmers' Market! It could not have been a more beautiful day at Plimoth Plantation with children pogo-sticking, homemade ice cream sandwiches, and fresh local produce!

At our booth, we hosted a free herb pet making activity with the intention of letting children get their hands dirty. Turns out, all ages were really into it! Children and adults had fun planting basil, green onions, chives, etc. in recycled pots and containers! Fresh herbs really are one of the best tastes of summer and it can be easy to grow your own in a small space!

In addition to growing herb pets this summer, we are also hoping to grow the next generation of farmers or environmentally engaged youth through our Young Organic Gardeners program. This program puts teen volunteers to work in Bridie's Garden, the organic community garden at the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless in Kingston. All produce grown is donated to the Coalition's Food Pantry. We are currently seeking additional youth between the ages of 15-18 years to help out in the garden on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30am to 10:45am. The program will run from July 10 through Aug 16. No prior gardening experience is needed.




For more information about the program, click here: http://www.wickedlocal.com/duxbury/news/education/x57813022/Young-Organic-Gardeners-program#axzz1zTQBo1SO

OR email: Sarah Kugel, Garden Coordinator at skugel@wildlandstrust.org