Swiss chard, radish, chinese cabbage, mustard greens, white onions, yellow onions, garlic, shallots, hairy vetch, and crimson clover. That is the current list of what is planted or waiting to be planted for the fall. We are very excited about our fall and winter garden, and at least this year it will be more cover crops and soil improvement than food production. We are mindful of the health of our local watershed and the Chesapeake Bay as well as our ability to produce healthful food into the winter and starting again in early spring.
We are adding a new signs to the gardens which will read - "You will see signs of the Chesapeake Bay in our gardens, but you won't see signs of our gardens in the Chesapeake Bay." So, whether it is soil run-off or nutrient run-off our eye will always be toward protecting the health of the bay and water quality within Herring Run in working our organic teaching garden.
We recover items from the Bay like the bottoms of crab bushel baskets, crab pot buoys, and watercraft and turn them into educational elements for our gardens. Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Herring Run watershed Association would be so proud of us (actually they are!).
Just an aside - actually a wish list aside - we are looking for an old tractor for our property for experiential education. Preferably more of a shell of a tractor, not running, etc. Bigger than a lawn tractor, much smaller than a combine. Call Mrs. Primm if you might have something workable - 410.485.2102. We are a 501c3 and your donation may be tax deductible.
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