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04/11/2025

Compost your rotting pumpkins… if they don’t fit in a 5 gallon bucket please contact us for alternative drop off.

29/10/2025

The Southeastern Foraging Conference at Camp McDowell did not disappoint.
Scorpion and millipede seen under UV light. Cordage made from rattlesnake master plant.
Rabbit to***co gone to seed.
We learned traditional basketry, tincturing, trapping crawfish, tree ID, cooking with foraged fins and much much more. What a lovely group of people who came together to learn in the woods.

28/10/2025

SNAP/food stamps benefits will not renew November 1. Your church food pantry, Feeding America, Heart of Alabama Food Bank need YOU. You can 1) Donate money if you can. This allows pantries to buy things they need. 2)Donate food - shelf stable, non perishable - food. 3) donate time. Most pantries are run by volunteers. They need all of us.

💛 Our Neighbors Need Us Right Now

Many of our neighbors are anxiously waiting for updates about SNAP benefits not being distributed in November. For families already struggling to make ends meet, this uncertainty can mean tough choices about food, rent, and other essentials.

If you or someone you know needs help:
📞 Call 2-1-1 — our trained specialists will connect you with local food pantries, meal programs, and community resources.
🍞 Visit your local food bank or pantry — they’re ready to help bridge the gap.

If you are in a position to give, now is the time.
🙏 Donate to local nonprofits and food pantries who are stepping up to meet increased demand. Every dollar and every can of food makes a difference.

Together, we can make sure no one faces hunger alone. 💛
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15/10/2025

Does your school have a garden? Check out this national school gardens conference.

The Growing Schools Gardens Summit is heading to Arizona next February, bringing together over 650 school garden educators for four days of hands-on learning! Now in its third year, this biennial event continues sparking new ideas, strengthening connections, and supporting the growth of school garde...

15/10/2025

Last day to apply!
What a great opportunity
FreshGreens Market Zizi’s Bee Company LLC Tuskegee University Urban Agriculture Innovation Center

PURPOSE Honor and respect to our ancestral grandmothers who braided seeds and promise into their hair before being forced onto transatlantic slave ships. They believed, against odds, that we, their…

11/10/2025

Not all natural dyes come from plants. In Europe, purple was the color of royalty. Here's how they made it. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1418697082567687

11/10/2025

Sheridan Heights Community Center this morning

03/10/2025

We want to congratulate Ann Oldham on her book and thank her for stewarding the beautiful garden at Forest Avenue Elementary named in honor of her daughter. Lily's Garden is a Montgomery treasure.

Ann with Jane Martin Mrs. Ann Oldham was recently recognized for her authorship of “Lilly’s Garden”, at a book signing at New South Books which was attended by a large number of friends and admirers. Her book may be purchased at New South Books. The book chronicles the history of the lovely ga...

03/10/2025

I have found that grinding them into concrete with the heel of your boot works well, too.

Have you seen a worm like this around your home while doing some fall yard work? Hammerhead Worms (Bipalium kewense) are native to Asia but they’ve spread across the US, the South in particular, through shipments of potted plants. They were first introduced to the US in the early 20th Century. You might find Hammerhead Worms early in the morning on a sidewalk or under a potted plant on your deck. They’re often abundant in greenhouses and they can be up to 12 inches long.

Despite the name, they’re not closely related to earthworms. Rather, they are a completely different kind of worm - a flatworm. Hammerhead Worms feed on slugs and earthworms.

See the comments for management considerations from Virginia Tech Extension. Be sure to avoid direct skin contact with the worm and don’t touch your eyes or mouth with anything that contacted the worm.

02/10/2025

Want to register for Dye & Sew? Here's the Eventbrite link

Join E.A.T. South and the Landmarks Foundation for a hands-on introduction to natural dyes and sewing techniques. Learn about dye plants.

30/09/2025

29/09/2025