The House of Prayer Community Mission Garden has been
donating nearly 30 pounds of fresh produce each week to the VEAP garden
gleaning program. Tomatoes, celery stalks, zucchini, cabbage heads and
cucumbers are making their way to the tables of our needy neighbors. We
have been so richly blessed with abundant sunshine and perfect growing
conditions. We will be sharing a garden work day with our gardening
friends from Taking Steps Together. They have been tending one of the
garden beds with kids from the apartment complex and helping them learn about
where their food comes from. They are excited to share a recipe and meal
with us when they use our blossoms from the squash plants to make callabassa
quesadillas. Yum!
We have also discovered a new herb that is commonly referred
to as a pesky weed. Purslane is a nutrient-rich ground cover that can be
used in many ways such as a salad garnish or a pesto sauce. Go to this
website for more information on this hardy “weed” that you can actually use for
something good! http://www.culinarymusings.com/2008/06/purslane-not-a-weed-but-a-wonder/
Growing in Grace!
Kim Houle
