SEED stands for Sowing, Empowering, and Eliminating Food Deserts. This initiative is bringing communi
Sowing, Empowering, and Eliminating Food Desserts (SEED) initiative is a resolution passed by the Milwaukee County government to provide funding to create one million square feet of new community garden space in 2016. The goal is to educate, empower and equip Milwaukee County residents to successfully receive access to healthy food in their communities.
The holiday spirit swept 30+ Clarke Square residents and children from Journey House to a Christmas tree farm in the countryside of Grafton with over 10,000 trees. The lively group selected a grand tree to light up Clarke Square and 4 lucky families were chosen to receive free holiday trees to decorate their homes. Only 1 of the residents had previously visited a Christmas tree farm in their lives.
Free potluck and cooking demo at the Sherman Park Garden this Thursday 7/6 @ 5:30 PM!
Thanks to partners Sherman Park Community Association, Camille Mays, Groundwork Milwaukee, Nick DeMarsh, Milwaukee County UW-Extension, Ryan Schone!
What a beautiful kickoff to a new season at the Native Wellness Garden. The garden is looking better than ever and introducing dozens of Milwaukeeans to sacred learning experiences.
A big thanks to the leadership of Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc., Lotus Bailey, Loren Rendino, Milwaukee County UW-Extension, Ryan Schone, & Dennis Lukaszewski!
Preparing for the future generation of urban farmers in Sherman Park!
Garden kickoff Bbq in Sherman Park. Many outstanding neighbors gathering to grow good food and great community! Camille MaysGab TaylorDominic Inouye
Sherman Park community gardens kick-off, the Darius Simmons Garden, and the Peace Garden.
Garden BBQ at Sherman Park Garden tomorrow evening! Stop by!
Thanks to Camille Mays and Albert Robbins for their work in preparing the garden for a new season!
We enjoyed planting seedlings with the youth, playing veggie trivia, and signing up community gardeners at the Mitchell Park Domes Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market this past Saturday for last market of the season! We'll be back in 2018!
--With Journey House and Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative
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A great community garden is one that grows relationships, nurtures the mind, and heals the body.
A nice article in light of the garden becoming a finalist for a Award. Possibilities are infinite when dedicated organizations like Journey House, Milwaukee County UW-Extension, and Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative unite to foremost engage residents in cultivating welcome and vibrancy within once-dreaded spaces.
Two women, once strangers, share a poem and artwork inspired by the beauty of flowers and vegetables at Milwaukee County UW-Extension's Kohl Farm - Wisconsin's largest community garden. As the music trio plays interpretively to these works of art, the audience snacks on a meal made from garden ingredients during a cooking demonstration.
We're excited for MCW Community Engagement to embrace ways of supporting these types of healthy and creative events in the Milwaukee community.
Good spaces unite good people with good ideas!
Exciting plans for Sherman Park SEED Garden and Agora in 2017!
We had the pleasure today of plotting goodness with Camille the Peace Garden-er, Ryan the Agora Garden-er, & Bianca of Cry For Help Foundation, Inc.
SEED Gardens will be grateful for the accessible compost generated from this exciting project!
The last of The SEED Initiative's video series for 2016, click below to see the Community Garden in action!
This garden would not have been possible without the help of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Groundwork Milwaukee, Milwaukee County UW-Extension, and UW-Extension Community Gardens & Micro-Farms. A HUGE thank you to these community partners who believe that can make a difference in our communities.
Filmed and edited by Kelsey Jorissen Photography
Veterans Healing Garden at Kohl Farm (a SEED garden) was featured on CBS. An inspirational video!
Thanks to support from Rodney Pearsall, Milwaukee VA Medical Center, Milwaukee County UW-Extension, Dennis Lukaszewski
Have you checked out the latest Newsletter from Milwaukee County UW-Extension? Click below to read up on all our October happenings!
It's ! Now that the growing season is winding down you may have started cleaning up your garden plot. Have you spotted this white stuff on any of your plants? Click to below to learn what it is and how you can grow healthier plants next season!
http://wimastergardener.org/article/powdery-mildew/
Are you seeing white? Not snow, but fluffy little spots on the leaves of your plants? This is most likely a plant disease called powdery mildew. Caused by a variety of different fungi, powdery mildew affects a number of vegetable, fruit and ornamental plants. Learn more about powdery mildew and what...
It's ! Today we bring you a great before and after of the community garden we put in at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee in .
A HUGE shout out to Groundwork Milwaukee, UW-Extension Community Gardens & Micro-Farms, and the Boys and Girls Club for helping The SEED Initiative make this garden a reality!
It's ! As we wind down for winter, you might be seeing a lot of this pesky little bug around. Click below to learn everything you need to know about the box elder bug!
http://wimastergardener.org/article/boxelder-bug-boisea-trivittatus/
Those pesky black and red bugs all over the place! Boxelder bugs are very noticeable in the fall when they congregate before overwintering in buildings. As long as they remain cold, they are inactive, but when warmed a furnace or sunshine, they become active and may crawl into the rooms. To learn mo...
A FABULOUS article in the Milwaukee Independent on working to decrease .
"When you begin to look at the health disparities within the city of Milwaukee, I would say that it is a necessity for us to invest in urban gardening, educate others on urban gardening, and truly make sure that it flourishes in our communities,” said [Milele] Coggs. “Because it’s a matter not just of our quality of life in general, but whether we live or die.”
Our thoughts exactly. Click below to read on!
http://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/featured/can-you-dig-this-black-lens-film-sparks-talk-about-urban-agriculture/
Can You Dig This? Black Lens film sparks talk about urban agriculture Posted by Anna Miller | Oct 3, 2016 | Featured | The Milwaukee Film Festival’s Black Lens program screened the film Can You Dig This? and inspired a crucial discussion among local leaders in urban agriculture during the panel that...
For we bring you the before and after of Cupertino Community Garden in Bay View, Milwaukee!
A huge shout out to Marina Dimitrijevic, Joe Walsh, and Antoine C Carter of Groundwork Milwaukee for helping UW-Extension Community Gardens & Micro-Farms bring this garden to life. The SEED Initiative could not have done it without you!
On Thursday, September 8th, dozens of gardeners and residents gathered to celebrate Moody Park Community Garden’s 2016 growing season with a Harvest Festival. The evening’s festivities include yard games, grilled food, and a cooking demonstration done by Sarah Faust of the Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program - Milwaukee County.
Children and residents got to walk through the community garden and take in the bounty of their hard work over the course of the last three months. Wisconsin Master Gardener Program volunteer, Joanna Beamon attended and responded to other gardeners’ questions, helping them better understand the best time to harvest ripe produce. The cooking demonstration showed the residents and gardeners how they can make a deliciously fresh homemade salsa and summer squash slaw with ingredients straight from their garden.
The Harvest Festival was done in partnership between Milwaukee’s COA Youth and Family Center and
Milwaukee County UW-Extension's The SEED Initiative. Since June 17th when the garden beds were first constructed, the garden has flourished, bringing with it a beautiful place for residents and students to gather and build community.
Filmed and edited by Kelsey Jorissen Photography
This goes out to all our cat lovers out there! Did you know that catnip is not just for the felines? It can be used as an insect repellent, made into a calming tea, and is incredibly easy to grow. Click below to read on and learn more!
http://wimastergardener.org/article/catnip-nepeta-cataria/
Although a bit weedy because it self-seeds readily, if you have a feline friend, catnip is must-have. This mint family member native to Eurasia contains a compound that is very attractive to most cats. The plant itself can be an attractive addition to the garden, especially when in bloom. Learn mor...
Autumn bliss at the garden on Tuesday Oct. 4th - live music, pumpkin carving. a cooking demonstration and tasty food. Join us!!!
A few weeks ago artists, veterans, and gardeners gathered at Kohl Farm to participate in Helene Fischman's creative workshop, Draw Write Here. Check out the video below to get a front row seat to the evening!
Special thanks to UW-Extension Community Gardens & Micro-Farms, Milwaukee County UW-Extension, and Helene for making this a wonderful event for The SEED Initiative!
Filmed and edited by Kelsey Jorissen Photography
Have you signed up for Compost Crusader's Pilot Program? If you want to reduce your landfill impact and help Milwaukee grow better soil, click below and sign up. Only 500 slots available so hurry!
http://city.milwaukee.gov/Milwaukee-Recycles/Organics
Organics Collection Pilot Study
It's ! Have you heard of the honeyberry? This cold hardy berry is starting to make a comeback and our Wisconsin Master Gardener Program has all the details, click below to read on and see if you want to add this delicious fruit to your garden!
http://wimastergardener.org/2016/09/19/in-my-backyard-honeyberries/
Have you heard about honeyberry? Lonicera coerulea var. edulis, also known as haskap or blue honeysuckle, has been in cultivation for several hundred years in Japan and in Eastern Europe since the 1950’s. A potential alternative to acid-loving blueberries, it was introduced in North America in 2000…
Hunger Task Force, Inc. is hosting a Senior Stockbox Drive Thru on Friday, September 21st. Seniors can sign themselves up for monthly deliveries and receive a FREE Stockbox. Mark your calendars and bring a friend!
Our Community Partner Hunger Task Force, Inc. is hosting a Senior Stockbox Drive Thru Day on September 21st! Seniors can receive a FREE Stockbox and sign-up for monthly deliveries!
For we bring you the beautiful Moody Park Community Garden! A huge shout out to our community partners at Amani United, Wisconsin Master Gardener Program, and Coa Youth & Family Centers.
It's ! Today we are going to talk all things garlic. Check out this fantastic article from the Wisconsin Master Gardener Program and learn everything you need to know about planting, harvesting, and caring for garlic...
http://wimastergardener.org/article/garlic-allium-sativum/
Cultivated for thousands of years for both culinary and medicinal uses – and to repel vampires – garlic is a well-known herb in the onion family that produces edible bulbs. Learn more about the many types of garlic and how to grow it, harvest and use it…
Carrot plantings, early flowering mums, and when to harvest acorn squash! Learn all about it at the link below...
http://fox6now.com/2016/09/12/it-can-be-hard-to-decide-when-to-harvest-acorn-squash-the-trick-to-perfect-timing/?iframe=true&theme_preview=true
MILWAUKEE — We can check the progress of our current carrot crop and compare the two different ways we planted them. If it seems early for garden mums to be flowering, it’s because it i…
Last night we had a blast at the Moody Park Community Garden Harvest Festival! Between the delicious grilled food, a homemade salsa making demonstration, and yard games - it was the perfect evening!
Thanks to Milwaukee County UW-Extension, Coa Youth and Family Centers, The SEED Initiative, and all those who supported the event!
Tonight is the Moody Garden Harvest Festival and potluck from 5-7 PM around the garden pavilion! Have you played Kohlrabi Toss before? If not, this will be your chance! We’ll be grilling out with free burgers, brats, veggies and more. There will even be a garden cooking demo!
If you’re willing and able, please bring along a side dish to share and a friend.
Several weeks back Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers and Milwaukee County UW-Extension held a soil lead sampling workshop at the Journey House Community Garden supported by the SEED Initiative. WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee Public Radio and Susan Bence put together a nice story with photos from the event.
In this era of urban agriculture, Milwaukee is making a name for itself as a leader. At the same time, a group tuned into the dangers of lead in the soil
Trying to think of what to do with all your carrots? Look no further! Waukesha County UW Extension has the perfect solution...
4 medium-sized root vegetables (choose a variety from potatoes, rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes, etc.2 chopped carrots1 medium chopped onion¼ cup vegetable oil* Season with your favorite spices
You won't want to miss this!
The SEED Advisory Board gathers for fresh food and lively discussion at Moody Park Community Garden in the Amani Neighborhood.
Why not gather at the Journey House Community Garden for a potluck!? There were brats and burgers, sweet corn, zucchini and fruit salad.
With bellies full and children happily engaged, we re-staked the tomatoes and planted fall crops of lettuce, radishes and beets. Now, let's all cross our fingers for a long lasting fall!
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The last of The SEED Initiative's video series for 2016, click below to see the #ShermanPark Community Garden in action! This garden would not have been possible without the help of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Groundwork Milwaukee, Milwaukee County UW-Extension, and UW-Extension Community Gardens & Micro-Farms. A HUGE thank you to these community partners who believe that #greenspace can make a difference in our communities. Filmed and edited by Kelsey Jorissen Photography #CommunityGardening #UrbanAgriculture #MilwaukeeCounty
On Thursday, September 8th, dozens of gardeners and residents gathered to celebrate Moody Park Community Garden’s 2016 growing season with a Harvest Festival. The evening’s festivities include yard games, grilled food, and a cooking demonstration done by Sarah Faust of the Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program - Milwaukee County. Children and residents got to walk through the community garden and take in the bounty of their hard work over the course of the last three months. Wisconsin Master Gardener Program volunteer, Joanna Beamon attended and responded to other gardeners’ questions, helping them better understand the best time to harvest ripe produce. The cooking demonstration showed the residents and gardeners how they can make a deliciously fresh homemade salsa and summer squash slaw with ingredients straight from their garden. The Harvest Festival was done in partnership between Milwaukee’s COA Youth and Family Center and Milwaukee County UW-Extension's The SEED Initiative. Since June 17th when the garden beds were first constructed, the garden has flourished, bringing with it a beautiful place for residents and students to gather and build community. Filmed and edited by Kelsey Jorissen Photography #CommunityGardening #UrbanAgriculture
A few weeks ago artists, veterans, and gardeners gathered at Kohl Farm to participate in Helene Fischman's creative workshop, Draw Write Here. Check out the video below to get a front row seat to the evening! Special thanks to UW-Extension Community Gardens & Micro-Farms, Milwaukee County UW-Extension, and Helene for making this a wonderful event for The SEED Initiative! Filmed and edited by Kelsey Jorissen Photography
Over the summer we've had the pleasure of teaming up with some wonderful community partners, one of which is Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. This last month we built some much needed raised beds at the Native Wellness Garden, including 3 wheelchair accessible garden beds. Click below to see the action! Filmed and edited by Kelsey Jorissen Photography
On June 17th, residents and community partners gathered to build a community garden at Moody Park in the Amani neighborhood on Milwaukee’s north side. This garden is the fifth of seven community gardens being developed through the Milwaukee County UW-Extension's The SEED Initiative, in an effort to increase access to fresh and affordable food. The SEED Initiative also aims to cultivate knowledge through gardening and healthy eating workshops taught by partner organizations and the Wisconsin Master Gardener Program volunteers. Thanks to each of the invaluable organizational partners who helped us create this garden! COA Youth & Family Centers, Bean Head Farm, Dominican Center for Women, Inc. and Amani United. Filmed and edited by Kelsey Jorissen Photography
On May 26th and 28th a dozen volunteers helped bring the Cupertino Community Garden to life. With the help of County Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic ,The SEED Initiative has been working to bring 25 raised beds to the corner of South Shore Drive and Ontario Street since early 2016. The Cupertino Community Garden is the one of several gardens the SEED Initiative is developing to bring healthy and accessible food to the surrounding community. Of the volunteers who lent a hand building and filling the beds, several were from the Garden Leadership Team, a group of Bay View, Milwaukee residents who will also be renting the plots to grow and harvest their own vegetables. The Milwaukee Urban Gardeners (MUG), a program of Groundwork Milwaukee, were another major player in getting the community garden off the ground. Antoine C Carter headed up the volunteers from MUG, bringing with him a gamut of donated materials from Bliffert Lumber & Hardware to aid in building the beds. All 25 garden plots have already been rented out by Bay View residents. Of the 25 beds built, 5 are designed to be accessible to residents with physical disabilities. Sam Odin, our SEED Initiative assistant here at UW-Extension Community Gardens & Micro-Farms stated, “I am looking forward to seeing how the residents surrounding Cupertino Park adapt to this new garden in their backyard, and how they grow alongside it this summer. I’m excited to watch that process unfold, watch them learn, and to see it work.”
