The ACORN Farm

The ACORN Farm Claude, NOLA 70117 Latitude Longitude We envision a community where residents have access to produce that is truly local, affordable, and delicious.

Since 2013, The ACORN Farm has been operating a an organic, nonprofit urban farm and community space dedicated to increasing food access and education in the Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans MAILING ADDRESS: 2221 St. The Acorn Farm is an organic, nonprofit urban farm and community space dedicated to increasing food access and education in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans. There is more produce being

grown in Orleans Parish today than at any point since New Orleans was a french colony. Yet many of our neighborhoods still struggle to access fresh food on a regular basis. The nearest grocery store is almost 2.5 miles from our farm and takes about an hour to reach on our public transit system. The Acorn Farm, and others like it throughout our neighborhood are working to change that by providing better choices through farmers markets and educational opportunities that encourage residents to grow their own food with us or at home. We grow crops organically without the use of chemicals or pesticides. This is an intensive process requiring countless hours of labor, hundreds of pounds of compost created on site, and constant vigilance against pests and disease. Our site also functions as a Community Green Space, which is located on our Tricou Avenue lot. We are currently building a community friendly space for our neighbors that will also serve as a venue for growers to visit and learn about sustainable growing techniques. The Acorn Farm strives to develop growing systems that more closely mimic the natural rhythms of our environment. We try to reconnect with our ecosystem by promoting healthy soil, plants, and insects on our land. We depend on the help of volunteers help accomplish our goals to develop a sustainable community and environment. Interested in volunteering with The Acorn Farm? Contact [email protected] for more information.

Bunches of Baby Seedlings ✨️later make Bunches of Mustard Greens✨️...we hope ✨️
05/12/2025

Bunches of Baby Seedlings ✨️later make Bunches of Mustard Greens✨️...we hope ✨️

Wednesday
05/12/2025

Wednesday

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has tapped regional economic chief Michael Hecht to lead the effort to push through a crucial but controversial multi-billion-dollar container ship terminal project in St. Bernard Parish.

Gourd
05/12/2025

Gourd

Mock Strawberry
05/12/2025

Mock Strawberry

Feverfew - worth cultivating or no? Yes, feverfew is generally considered a short-lived perennial. While it can live for...
05/12/2025

Feverfew - worth cultivating or no? Yes, feverfew is generally considered a short-lived perennial. While it can live for multiple years, it's common for plants to die back after a few seasons, often in their second or third year. In warmer climates, it can be more long-lived. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Elaboration:

• Short-lived perennial: Feverfew is classified as a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years, but it tends to be short-lived, with individual plants often dying back after a few years. [1, 2, 3, 5]
• Temperature tolerance: Feverfew is not hardy and is considered tender, meaning it doesn't tolerate extreme cold or drought conditions. [1, 6]
• Hardiness zones: In USDA hardiness zones 5-9, it can be considered a short-lived perennial, according to Johnny's Selected Seeds. [2]
• Self-seeding: Feverfew is known for self-seeding, meaning it can readily spread in the garden, according to Fine Gardening. [7, 8]
• Climatic variations: The longevity of feverfew can vary depending on the specific climate, with some regions experiencing longer lifespans. [3]
• Garden care: Frequent cutting of blossoms can help feverfew stay in bloom longer and encourage more growth. [3]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://growhoss.com/blogs/growing-guides/feverfew[2] https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/flowers/matricaria/matricaria-key-growing-information.html[3] https://www.growveg.com/plants/us-and-canada/how-to-grow-feverfew/[4] https://www.botanicalinterests.com/products/feverfew-seeds[5] https://www.gardenia.net/plant/tanacetum-parthenium-feverfew[6] https://trueleafmarket.com/pages/grow-feverfew[7] https://www.finegardening.com/plant/feverfew-tanacetum-parthenium[8] https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/valley/columnists/once-you-plant-feverfew-youll-have-it-forever/article_8637fb27-0eaa-5ed6-be20-c316dd8c967b.html
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Tres Adorable, it was an honor to work with Credible Messengers.
04/27/2025

Tres Adorable, it was an honor to work with Credible Messengers.

Backbone of the community volunteers from the Credible Messenger. Set a new record for farming--many for the first time...
04/27/2025

Backbone of the community volunteers from the Credible Messenger. Set a new record for farming--many for the first time!

A pruned Fig tree revival! And plenty of new fruit for the birds 😉
04/27/2025

A pruned Fig tree revival! And plenty of new fruit for the birds 😉

Cutest Cucumber starts life with a big Bloom -- 🫠Photo of the day by ACORN Farm volunteer photographer Chaco 💫
04/16/2025

Cutest Cucumber starts life with a big Bloom -- 🫠
Photo of the day by ACORN Farm volunteer photographer Chaco 💫

A Hard Day's work by these great guys from Jesuit HS. What couldn't they do? They did everything: Weeded gardens and mor...
04/12/2025

A Hard Day's work by these great guys from Jesuit HS. What couldn't they do? They did everything: Weeded gardens and more, pruned trees, planted cucumbers and squash, repaired the rain barrels, carried 10 bags of leavings to be mulched & Composted, mowed and weedeated forever, swingbladed! Set up an irrigation system, and even cleared choked up/trashed out street drains. What! And no complaints...

Spring cleaning and planting at the farm w Jesuit HS volunteers.
04/12/2025

Spring cleaning and planting at the farm w Jesuit HS volunteers.

How to have a crop without planting anything- Mulberries & Wild Strawberries
04/12/2025

How to have a crop without planting anything- Mulberries & Wild Strawberries

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