06/11/2026
Veggie Volunteers Report Excerpt (June 10) - Entering the CFBG parking lot this warm Wednesday morning, we ran into Jack D. and Bill P. just getting started on their day. As part of the “deadfall” group they help keep CFBG trash and debris free – including Heritage.
Barbara helped with our load of supplies over the bridge to the Veggie Garden where we planned for a big harvest day. Yukon potatoes, various herbs of oregano, mint, basil, lemon balm, and rosemary, as well as garlic, onion, a few squash, peppers, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, were all gathered for Thursday’s class.
While Jesse and Alicia harvested potatoes, we hiked over to the greenhouse for eggplant seedlings from Stevie and crew. The variety and scope of plants growing there is remarkable. Beds amended, we planted eggplant around the perimeter in hopes of adding protection from the deer to the squash. Although not good practice to follow nightshades behind each other, we are doing our best to protect the tender veggies. Running beans and squash were added to the fenced-in Three Sisters garden; and the caged okra is growing. According to signs left behind, there seems to be many creatures visiting the veggie garden after hours.
Nickie, with help from Ryan and Susan, tackled the south perimeter, freeing the melons and blueberries from overgrown lemon balm and rogue four-o’clocks, Leslie helped Jesse bundle the herbs, while garlic was hung to cure on the General Store porch. Today seemed to be the hottest day of the growing season with the garden needing a good long drink.
Before heading out for the day, a stop by the Lily garden was in order as it is in all its glory. Linda and Suzie, also finishing their shift, pointed out a few highlights from the vast and amazing blooms. It’s worth a stop over while it is at its peak. From start to finish, it was an excellent day all through the garden with the people who gather there on Wednesdays.
