Real Gardens by Real People

June 10, 2010

SATURDAY June 12th

Mary and Paula will be at the

Matthews Community Farmer's Market from 7:15 to 12:00

BABY LETTUCE MIX

NEW THIS WEEK:

Pineapple Sage

Aloe Vera Plants

MARY'S MINERAL MIX

Feed the soil that feeds the plant that feeds you!

SUPPLIES
(Pre-order /pick up only)

Organic Potting Soil for Seeding and Container Planting

Black Castings

Fire Ant Control

Header Photo

Eucalyptus at Windcrest Farm

Greetings!

Like most gardeners I love to look at magazines and books for examples of garden layouts and pictures of plants with bountiful blooms and fruits. Last week, while taking a break from the heat and the work of weeding, I was attracted to an online article entitled "One Woman Creates Her Dream Garden". The photos were beautiful and the garden design captured my attention. My interest in the article soon faded when it was revealed that the inspiration for the garden came from the woman's pilgramage to the great gardens of Europe, the garden design was pulled together with the help of a designer, and the grounds were created and maintained by landscapers. In short, I just couldn't relate.

*Gilbertie Paste Tomato Pot by Matthew P.*

Sure, I would love to have more help to translate my garden dreams into reality and a trip to Europe would be fabulous. But I think I get just as much inspiration when you come to our market booth and tell me how good the tomatoes that you grew tasted. Many of you have shown me pictures of your gardens and it is wonderful to share your excitement and see the results created by the love of this work. I would love to share your garden photos with other hands-on gardeners. Send me your garden photos and I will share the real garden inspiration in our newsletter and website.

News, Upcoming Events & Connections

Saturday, June 12th, 10am

COOKING DEMONSTRATION with Chef Bradley LaBarre & Farmer Mary Roberts, Windcrest Farm

Williams-Sonoma

Birkdale Village
16740 Birkdale Commons Pkwy.
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-895-8331

Saturday, June 26th, 2 to 6 pm

Learn & Grow Class: MANAGING SOIL FERTILTY at Windcrest Farm

Learn about feeding the soil that feeds the plant that feeds us - whether in a container garden or in the field.

Technical and content writer looking for opportunties. Experience creating standards and procedures guides, software training manuals, technical brochures, web content and more. Contact Mary for more information.

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The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands.

- Robert M. Pirsig

Mary Roberts
Windcrest Farm

All photos in this newsletter are taken at Windcrest Farm unless otherwise noted.