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11/12/2024

Getting together the resources for Thursday's seed saving class, and I have to share the video from one of our favorite seed companies. Why do we celebrate seeds at Seedy Saturday? This video kinda sums it up.

Truelove Seeds is a farm-based seed company and at our root, we are also a food justice organization. We are a profit-sharing company: a huge portion of our ...

09/12/2024

Funds for your school or youth-focused garden. Deadline is Friday.

The 2025 Youth Garden Grant is made possible by KidsGardening’s generous donor base and sponsorships from our partners.

A total of fifty programs will be awarded $500.

Five winners will receive the Crescent Garden Container Gardening Award, which will support five youth garden programs with a $500 grant and a container gardening package, valued at $1,775. This award is sponsored by our friends at

Apply by December 13 to be considered!

https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/youth-garden-grant-25/

09/12/2024

If you are buying gardening books for our region, buy the one linked below by Ira Wallace. Beware of online fakes/AI generated books especially on a certain mega online retailer that sorta rhymes with con. Someone just asked me about a book for the southern region for sale on the site. Click on the author's name, there is no info. None. Just refers back to the book for sale. Google the author, only the book listed on the mega seller site is listed. Don't be scammed or let scammers steal the lifetime of knowledge from real creators.

[Ira Wallace] Southern Exposure’s own gardening expert Ira Wallace gives home gardeners the regionally specific information needed to succeed in our hot, humid climate. It features what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest, based on our climate, weather, and other info. The southeast re...

09/12/2024

This Thursday, take a break from the holiday rush and spend some time with seeds.

grow, save, store and share seeds!

09/12/2024

This Friday, 11 am central, learn about the program to save our heirloom collards with the leaders of the Heirloom Collards Project.

Ira Wallace, writer, seed-saver, educator with Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and Bonnetta Adeeb, farmer, educator, community organizer with Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance Every seed has a story, and thanks to seed stewards Ira and Bonnetta, these stories are accessible to delight gardeners n...

04/12/2024

If you've never been to Highland Gardens, it's a cozy community center that has been kind enough to host several of our classes. We'll be there next Thursday evening for Seed Saving Basics.

Did you know that the Highland Gardens Community Center has a before and after school program and senior activities? For more information, please reach out to 334-240-4556!

04/12/2024

Next Thursday, (December 12) step out of the holiday rush and into the world of seed saving! Free!

04/12/2024

Good morning! We are about a quarter of the way to our goal for Giving Tuesday & beyond. If you're looking forward to the Seediest of Saturdays, please give!

grow food, make compost, build community

03/12/2024

Look at these beautiful greens! Master Gardener Dean Fowler is keeping the gardens growing for the kids at Wares Ferry Elementary.

03/12/2024

Here's a different way to give on Giving Tuesday. We are looking for gardening tools. Do you have a neighbor who is downsizing? Have tools in good condition that you just don't use? We'll help them find homes with new gardeners! Message us for drop off/pick up info!

03/12/2024

You know, tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. We partner with so many amazing organizations in Montgomery, our first ask of you is to give to a local group. Here in Montgomery, you'll find groups feeding seniors, feeding entire neighborhoods, providing hot meals and showers to people without homes, creating after school programs, helping teens become leaders, making art... seriously there so many groups in Montgomery making our world a better place. Please support them. If you want to support E.A.T. South, here's our campaign page (and a cute video Amanda made).

grow food, make compost, build community

02/12/2024

Two mint family plants (and one cat) teaching us about cold hardiness. The bright green, leafy plant, catnip, is ok with the cold snap (and the cat).

Holy Basil/Tulsi is next to the catnip and is catnip's cousin from India. Holy basil does not like the cold.It is very frost sensitive so this week's quick dip to freezing is killing it. Tulsi reseeds easily so we'll greet it again in the spring.

Look around your neighborhood. Can you tell which plants are reacting poorly to the cold/are less cold hardy?

26/11/2024

Ira Wallace has not yet done an Alabama book, but her Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Southeast is the one book we always recommend for starting your garden journey.

Ira Wallace is a celebrated gardening expert, author, and a guiding force in the organic gardening movement. Known for her dedication to sustainable practices, Ira has spent decades sharing her wisdom with gardeners of all skill levels. Her acclaimed book line, Grow Great Vegetables, is a series of state-specific gardening guides that serve as essential resources for anyone aiming to cultivate a thriving vegetable garden. Each book provides a tailored roadmap, focusing on planting schedules, climate considerations, and regionally adapted techniques for maximizing yields while preserving the environment.

Ira’s approach emphasizes the importance of heirloom and organic seeds, reflecting her long-standing role with Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, where she champions the preservation of seed diversity and the value of seed saving. Through the Grow Great Vegetables series, Ira combines her deep knowledge of plants with practical, easy-to-follow advice, empowering gardeners to achieve bountiful harvests while fostering a deeper connection to the land.

Whether you’re in the Carolinas, the Northeast, or the Midwest, Ira’s books provide a treasure trove of information, offering both inspiration and actionable steps to grow healthy, delicious vegetables that are good for the table and the planet.

You can find Ira’s books for sale on our website at SouthernExposure.com 🌻🙌 Happy Organic Gardening!

24/11/2024

Thank you for donating seeds to Montgomery's gardens!

Getting ready for Seedy Saturday 2025, January 11, 10 to 12, Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library.

See you there!

24/11/2024

Like most things in nature, plants go through a period of rest and recouperation!

The easiest way to determined if your plant is dormant and not dead is to check the roots.

If the roots look white (ish) and healthy then your plant is alive! If you can’t see the roots because the plant is in the ground then you can scratch a thin piece off the stem, if you see a healthy green stem that means your plant is just dormant and not dead (Congrats)!

"Restoring His Creation"
www.campcreeknativeplants.com