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Get ready with us, as we plant Smooth bitter melon seeds.
Bitter melons are a squash-like delicacy throughout Asia and Africa. They have a tart flavor, and are bitter like the name suggests, but don't let that stop you from turning them into a tasty stew. For these melons are believed to have many medicinal benefits, including digestive relief, disease prevention, and skin and hair health.
Here we are planting them in 2-inch soil blocks. You can make your own soil at home with compost materials, sand, and peat — to trap in moisture for the seed to grow. Soil blocking is a great way to reduce plastic waste because you can put the plants into the soil without using any pots.
Thank you for learning with us today and stay tuned for more!
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#seeds #bittermelon #foodfacts #fyp #nonprofit #seedstarting #education #gardening
Join us at @newbocitymarket for today's plant sale! We'll be sticking around until 1:00 PM. See you there!
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#plantsale #locallygrown #newbo #cedarrapids #iowa
⭐ A calming morning at EcoLips - where we just put in four raised bed of kale and fennel. 🥬
Sound credits: Vibrancy by Kudasaibeats
#gardening #irrigation #plantmom #nonprofit #iowa
'Tis the season of giving
As the year ends, we are asking for your support in funding extra staff members for Feed Iowa First's 2024 season. Your donation will not only provide employment opportunities within our community but also enhance our ability to serve more individuals and families in need of locally grown, nourishing food.
Your contribution, no matter the amount, will make a significant impact on our mission. Thank you for all the support over the years, lets work together for an even better future!
Ways to give:
🌷Monetary donations through our giving page: https://www.feediowa1st.com/donate/
🌷Donating farm equipment, supplies or seeds! Contact [email protected]
🌷Volunteer your time through https://www.feediowa1st.com/volunteer/
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#donations #giving #foodinsecurity #nonprofit #iowa #farm #food #wellness
PLANT SALE DAY! Swing by NewBo City Market this morning and pick up veggie plants, annual flowers and more!
We have lots of unique varieties not founds in stores.
12 varieties of heirloom
6 varieties of peppers
Tomatillos
White eggplant
Gogi berry bushes
Straw flowers
Herbs
And more
$4/plant. Buy 10, get 1 free. Cash, check, card!
Metro High School is next to us has beautiful planters and baskets (cash only).
We're on our 3rd round of hydroponics at the shop! We've got a wide variety of lettuce assortments ready to be distributed soon!🥬🥬🥬
Have you seen beneath a hydroponics system using the Kratky Method?
Our plants have grown so much over the past couple weeks and we're super excited to harvest them soon! Can you guess how long the roots are currently?
Honey Harvest!
Harvesting honey from one of our hives at Dows Farm 🐝🤩 Did you know that a bee colony can fill a honey super in about 3-4 weeks on average?
Thanks to Iowa BIG we now have a Produce Drop-Off Shed! The students spent the spring building a shed for home garden donations. It has a cooling fan and is ready to receive produce. Please share and read more below! #alleviatingfoodinsecurity
Q: What Can I Donate?
A: If you are willing to eat it, you can donate it! We take all produce, fruit, and farm-fresh eggs that are not cracked, damaged, or have broken skin. No dry goods, please!
Q: When Should I Drop Off?
A: As soon as possible after harvest! If more than a few hours, make sure it has been refrigerated! Mondays through Thursdays are best, as your donation will get out the quickest, but the shed is open any day of the week.
Q: When Will Feed Iowa First Distribute My Donation?
A: Within 24-48 hours after drop-off. If you drop off on weekday mornings, it will go out that day!
Q: Do I Need To Wash My Donation?
A: NO! We will sanitize it!
Have any other questions? Contact Allie at [email protected].
BEE DAY! Thanks to our Jr. Beekeepers Isaac and Gavin for helping us home around 27,000 bees on Saturday! They were brave and did a great job getting them situated into the hives. We are new to beekeeping and are excited to learn
Field prep started this week. A huge thank you to Hite Companies for hauling tons (literally) of compost today! Hite volunteers a truck and driver one day each spring to help us amend our larger sites and make sure our Equitable Land Access (ELA) farmers have an ample compost supply on-site. We appreciate Charlie the driver for helping us out today and Hite's ongoing support to improve food access in Linn County. Check them out for your crane, rigging, and hauling needs. #localsupport #alleviatingfoodinsecuritystartshere #fieldprep
