Faith, Hope and Unity Farms of Detroit

Faith, Hope and Unity Farms of Detroit We are a nonprofit dedicated to Food Security and Social Justice. We help build gardens for schools,, young families and seniors.

we are Plant Savers, we give many organic seeds away, and we help educate our community the importance of local food. A Michigan Non-profit working on Food Security in the city of Detroit

Detroit, we are on our way
06/13/2023

Detroit, we are on our way

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03/14/2023
02/26/2023

Cramaillote is flowery and tangy.

02/26/2023
02/23/2023

Always remember to forage responsibly, especially Ramps. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฑ

02/23/2023

My garden has kept me sane for sure.๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ’š

01/17/2023

WE CAN CONTAINER GARDEN YEAR ROUND

It's January 13th, a New Year, and many of your are now thinking about Spring. Some may have run into issues that caused them to plant late, or not at all. Just to let you know, everyone can grow in containers, even if you live in an apartment or condo. You can also grow vegetables and herbs in containers indoors during the Winter, and have those fresh salads you always crave.

Please Plant a Garden. If you don't have a big yard, or any yard at all, you can still plant in containers. I feel now more than ever that we will need to grow Home Gardens, and be able to help Feed our Families. We are in a very uncertain time in our Countries history, and we need to be prepared.

There are several types of containers that can be used for growing vegetables including polyethylene plastic bags, clay pots, plastic pots, metallic pots, milk jugs, ice cream containers, bushel baskets, barrels, and planter boxes. It is important to use containers that can accommodate roots of the vegetables you want to grow as the vegetables vary in sizes and rooting depths.

The container needs to have good drainage, and should not contain chemicals that are toxic to plants and human beings. Most vegetables grown in backyard gardens can be grown in containers, although a container's diameter and depth needs to be considered when selecting what vegetables to grow. The plant density (number of vegetable plants per container) depends on individual plant space requirements, and rooting depth.

It's best to use one of the potting mixes in vegetable container gardening as they are light, disease-free, w**d seed-free, and have good drainage. Some potting mixes have pre-mixed plant nutrients, so read the information on the label about how long the pre-mix will feed your plants before you start applying fertilizers. You can also make your own two bushels of potting mix using the following recipe: Shredded sphagnum peat moss (1 bushel), Vermiculite (1 bushel), Ground limestone (1ยผ cups), Phosphate fertilizer either 0-20-0 (ยฝ cup) or 0-45-0 (ยผ cup), Slow release granular fertilizer such as 5-10-5 (1 cup).

Container-grown plants require more frequent fertilization than field-grown plants because of the limited space within the container for drawing nutrients. Fertilizers can be mixed with the soil mix before filling the container and can also be applied as a nutrient solution. Nutrient solutions can be made by dissolving soluble fertilizer such as 10-20-10, 12-24-12 or 8-16-8 in water following label directions. The nutrient solution is applied once a day when the plants are watered. How often you water may vary with vegetables, but once a day is adequate.

Leach the unused fertilizer nutrients from the potting mix once a week by applying tap water only. It is also very important to water occasionally with a nutrient solution containing micro nutrients such as copper, zinc, boron, manganese, and iron and follow label directions in order to give plants the right amounts.

Plants grown in containers need frequent watering as the containers dry fast. Watering on a daily basis is necessary to provide adequate moisture for plant growth. Apply enough water to reach the bottom of the container. Allow the excess to drain out through drainage holes. Avoid wetting the leaves when watering as this will encourage development of foliar disease. Try not to allow the containers to dry out completely between watering as this will lead to flower and fruit drop. Do not over water the plants as the container will be waterlogged and the roots will lack oxygen leading to poor growth and eventually, perhaps, the plant's death.

The size of the containers needed will depend a lot on the vegetable or herbs you are planting. Most Herbs can be planted in 1/2 - 1 gallon containers. Cabbages, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Leaf Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, and Cherry Tomatoes can be planted in 1 gallon containers. Beets, Carrots, Eggplants, Peppers and Radishes need 2 gallon containers. Your regular tomatoes will need 3 gallon containers. (great info from the University of Illinois Extension)

When you need some great Non GMO Heirloom Seeds for your containers, please visit our THE SEED GUY website. We have a great 60 Variety Heirloom Seed package with Good Pricing at $89, 34,000 Seeds, and fresh from the New Fall 2022 Harvest--) https://theseedguy.net/seed-packages/50-60-variety-heirloom-seed-package.html and we still hand count and package our Seed varieties, like the old days, so you get the best germination.

We also have 8 other Heirloom Seed packages, in different sizes, and also all our individual varieties in Stock Now on our Seed Guy website. https://theseedguy.net/15-seed-packages

You can also Call Us 7 days a week, and up to 10:00 pm each night, at 918-352-8800 if you would rather Order By Phone.

If you LIKE US on our page, you will be on our list for more great Gardening Articles, new Heirloom Seed Offers, and healthy Juice Recipes. https://www.facebook.com/theseedguy/ Thank you, and God Bless You and Your Family. :)

12/10/2022

Just so you know I hate this time suck. Pages managed just fine before the change

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12/10/2022

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A raised garden bed, freshly filled up with healthy soil for the first time, is a wonderful thing. The soil mix is fluffy and porous and an absolute delight to work with. Itโ€™s more than

10/17/2022

American beautyberries are a gorgeous native plant that produce edible berries and mosquito-repellent leaves. Find out how to use beautyberries here!

07/25/2022

For generations, the neat, green lawn has been a classic part of American yards. It still dominates the landscape. But drought, pollinator health and other environmental concerns have been chipping away at that, in different ways in different places.

04/26/2022

๐ŸŒฟPurple Deadnettle & Henbit:
๐ŸŒฟThese will be popping up in your yard soon! Both are edible. Henbit is nutritious, can be eaten in a salad, or even used to make pesto! Purple Deadnettle has multiple medicinal properties ranging from helping with seasonal allergies to healing wounds. Eat it in a salad or tincture it!
๐ŸŒฟPeople are always confusing them, so hereโ€™s a handy side-by-side comparison! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป

04/12/2022

"The Dirty Dozen' -- EWG's annual report on what may be lurking in your produce has landed. Here are the rankings: https://bit.ly/3uhgPvB

03/19/2022

The grass lawn was conceived by companies pushing chemical products.
Here's why a clover lawn is so much better for your pocket and the planet: https://bit.ly/3u15yyi

And Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/05/2022

"If we only see evidence provided by scientists in academic and corporate laboratories as credible, we miss the opportunity to learn from lived experience, storytelling, and cultural histories."

01/15/2022

It's generally understood that terrestrial plant life evolved from algae, one key to its successful adaptation being roots that sprawled underground to absorb important nutrients and water. Billions of years later, the fibrous networks are essential to life across the planet as they ensure the growt

10/08/2021

This Sunday we are throwing a "Business Shower" for our young farming friends "Jim and Peter's Farm " this is a fundraiser/ friend raiser event. We will practice social distancing, eat good food, socialize, enjoy the day.
Before the shower we will be hosting an Outdoor Bunch at the Mushroom Ranch 4185 Hereford from 10am to 1pm with Bloody Mary Bar suggested donations 15 to 25 dollars
๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ… Brunch Party! ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฅ•
Jim and Peter's Farm is making a table of creative, diverse dishes to satisfy an array of dietary needs!

Here are some of the items on our locally foraged and farmed food menu:
Mojo Pork/Chicken of the Woods with fried green tomatoes; salad of greens with raspberry dressing; Rainbow Marbled Carrot and Squash Pie ๐Ÿฅง and cannabis infused โ€œbakedโ€ goods! Also Pawpaw cheesecake maybe?
Suggested donation 15 for food and 10 for Bloody Mary bar
Also local egg frittatas
50/50 Raffle
We hope to see you there

Address

4375 Manistique Street
Detroit, MI
48215

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Telephone

(313) 970-7980

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