Seed packets and greenhouse needs

We have started to set up the seed packets. Beats and Contender Bush Beans are started. Since we didn't get the grant we wanted I am printing labels onto regular paper, cutting and gluing onto seed packets which are coin envelopes. Not as fast but it works. Our fabulous volunteer Karey is working hard getting these set up. She will be volunteering a few days a week.

Envelopes being used

I also started to contact local greenhouses to grow lettuce and hot peppers. I need at least 4 greenhouses to offer their space/time and supplies. I can supply the seed. I fear I may be too late due to their planning for space and needs - but I have to try. I want households to have a salad shortly after planting for an encouraging instant gratification.

I meet with Family Partners tomorrow to open the project up to Head Start families in our community. They are near and dear to my heart as I have twenty-three years experience with the program.

I also am slightly surprised that the household sizes are larger than I anticipated. So far equaling about 25% of the total. These are families with 5+ individuals.

Our grower, Hotwired, sent me a list recently of his commitment. I am amazed in his generosity and spirit for this project and I have nothing but admiration for this man.

We met on MyFolia which is a social network for gardeners and the relationship of identified desire to help low income households blossomed. If you don't know where to start with your gardening projects I would encourage you to join. They are great community of gardeners who want to help. Hotwired, through his connection with his consulting has found some possible supporters of this project next year if the decision is to move forward with it.

The donor of most of our seeds is White Harvest Seed Company. There are a few local donations as well from home gardeners. All of them will have their names on the seed packets as a thank you.

My brain is starting to spin and all the details are starting to come together that need action in a positive way. I am now eating, sleeping, and breathing garden details. It is so far a wonderful feeling.