tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73686084173400389112024-03-05T00:51:56.724-08:00RockStAr GardenGrowing healthful food and relationships in our neighborhoodRockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-69568731998532849222014-04-17T05:01:00.000-07:002014-04-17T05:01:19.932-07:00EASTER EGG HUNT and GARDEN PLANTING<img class="irc_mut" height="150" id="irc_mi" src="http://popmii.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/easter-eggs-wallpapers.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px;" width="200" /><br />
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RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-49806199261987185882014-03-13T19:33:00.000-07:002014-03-13T20:01:15.633-07:00Now Saturday@11:30: RockStAr Garden 2014 Planning Session <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Due to the potential for rain at the previously scheduled time, we're moving the RockStAr Garden 2014 planning session to <b>Saturday, March 15</b>, starting at <b>11:30am</b>. It's going to be a beautiful day, so please join us for some food and discussion about the garden and how you can be involved. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Come with your ideas to RockStAr Garden at 19th & Burke St. SE (next to Stadium Armory metro elevator). All are welcome, whether you have gardened before or not. Send any questions to <a href="mailto:rockstargarden@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">rockstargarden@gmail.com</a> </span></span></div>
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RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-40592586866789584862014-03-12T04:48:00.001-07:002014-03-12T04:48:55.622-07:00RockStAr Garden 2014 Planning SessionIt's finally spring, and time to make our garden beautiful and we need YOU to help us make that happen!<br />
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Join us from 3-4pm on March 16 for the RockStAr Garden 2014 Planning Session, when we will envision what we want the garden space to be and how we want to do it. Come with your ideas to RockStAr Garden at 19th & Burke St. SE. All are welcome, whether you have gardened before or not.<br />
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<br />RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-37884313882070181372014-02-27T04:29:00.003-08:002014-02-27T04:29:33.898-08:00RootingDC conference this SaturdayAlthough there is still snow on the ground, now's the time to start thinking about our 2014 gardening season. This weekend, join us at the RootingDC urban gardening conference. The time is March 1, 8:30am-4pm. The location is Wilson High School in NW. <br />
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Hope to see you there!RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-83737518413900930092013-05-31T18:15:00.001-07:002013-05-31T18:15:26.300-07:00Fruit growing in our gardenWe're excited about the fruit that we are planting and now eating. We've gotten some delicious strawberries, are watching peaches grow, and just planted some watermelons, honeydew and canteloupe. Here's a look:<br />
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RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-14320020341808950682013-05-31T18:01:00.001-07:002013-05-31T18:01:22.425-07:00Party and ProduceWe had a great party last week, despite the cool weather. We enjoyed some delicious food from the garden, everything from pasta and rosemary bread to a hearty salad and lemon balm tea. A fun chance to meet neighbors and dream about what else we can do at the garden. Here's a bit of what we put in the salad:<br />
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If you missed this party, don't worry, we'll have more soon...RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-84204768692650181192013-05-23T05:21:00.001-07:002013-05-23T05:21:51.921-07:00RockStAr Garden Party - Friday May 24 @ 6<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12.72px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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It's that time again - time to party at RockStAr Garden at 19th and Burke St. SE. We'll be out there<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1179049385" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>night from<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1179049386" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6pm</span></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to whenever the party ends.</div>
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Here are the main goals:</div>
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1. Get a tour of what's growing</div>
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2. Eat some delicious produce</div>
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3. Learn how to become more involved</div>
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4. Meet some fantastic fellow RockStArs</div>
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So whether you've been able to come out once, several times, or not yet this season, you are welcome to join us. If you're able, bring a bit of food or drink to share. We'll have some food, but there's always room for more!</div>
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send an email. Hope this can be a great way to kick off your Memorial Day weekend.</div>
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RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-87423573995962457102013-05-23T05:20:00.001-07:002013-05-23T05:20:16.821-07:00What's growing...It's been a successful year at the garden so far. Here are a few images of what's growing...<br />
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RADISHES<br />
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JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE<br />
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RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-23433535534858836152013-04-04T05:02:00.001-07:002013-04-04T05:02:10.141-07:00Egg Hunt and Seed PlantingWHEN: Saturday, April 6, 10:30-11:30am<br />
WHERE: RockStAr Garden @ 19th & Burke St. SE<br />
WHAT: Egg hunt and seed planting<br />
WHY: It's a beautiful day to continue our seed planting<br />
WHO: All are welcome! Come and bring a friend!<br />
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Send us an email if you can come - <a href="mailto:rockstargarden@gmail.com">rockstargarden@gmail.com</a>RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-22828676529553520762013-03-25T18:10:00.001-07:002013-03-25T18:10:43.784-07:00New soil, new seeds, new friendsOn Saturday we had a great turnout and got started on our spring 2013 season. First thank you goes to the participants in our kick-off event - you all were fantastic!<br />
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Next we put down some seeds. Another thank you shout out to Sarah and the Southwest community garden that donated <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_artichoke">Jerusalem artichokes</a> we planted, along with some peas and radishes. </div>
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RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-21920710987393630672013-03-21T17:27:00.000-07:002013-03-21T17:27:03.966-07:00March 23 Garden PartyWe're excited about our Kick-Off Garden Party for the year at RockStAr Garden, and we hope you can join. Here's a few more details: <br />
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Please join us at 10:30am at RockStAr Garden at 19th & Burke St. SE. If you have any garden tools to share, please bring them.<br />
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We'll get to know each other and then dig right into the fun - literally. We're going to harvest some swiss chard, and then pull out the weeds, and apply the compost. Then we'll get some seeds in the ground. If we have enough people, we will also get some signs painted.<br />
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Please send an email to <a href="mailto:rockstargarden@gmail.com">rockstargarden@gmail.com</a> if you plan to attend. See you soon!RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-63982363089529508742013-03-14T04:32:00.000-07:002013-03-14T04:32:04.217-07:00March 23 - RockStAr Garden Kick-off PartyOn March 23 at 10:30am we will have our garden launch - and it's going to be great! We're going to prepare the soil and put the first seeds in. Fun for the whole family. More details to come.RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-85392518938377280732013-03-07T18:03:00.001-08:002013-03-07T18:03:07.633-08:00Envisioning our Garden in 2013 - Join Us March 10 @ 2pm <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Spring! It's that time again, when the snow turns to rain and everything comes out of hibernation. And for RockStAr Garden, it means time to make our space beautiful and colorful all over again! <br />
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What's it going to take? Your great ideas!<br />
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Come join the conversation on what YOU envision in this space at 19th and Burke St., SE, DC. What would you like to participate in? Are you great at caring for plants? At art or photography? At organizing parties? At cooking up delicious foods grown in our garden? What is it that YOU are passionate about? We've got room for you!<br />
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Our next brainstorming session will be on Sunday, March 10 at 2pm. It will be a gorgeous day to be outside and meeting our neighbors and dreaming up a vision for the next year. <br />
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See you Sunday at 2pm!RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-52925595689417919132012-10-20T20:18:00.000-07:002012-10-20T20:18:18.075-07:00Harvest Party Pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-33664586921441241222012-10-18T04:07:00.003-07:002012-10-18T04:07:49.287-07:00Announcing our Harvest PartyPlease join us at RockStAr Garden at 19th and Burke St. SE on Saturday, October 20 at noon for our 2012 Harvest Party. We will clean up the garden, harvest the rest of what we have growing, enjoy food together, and continue to build relationships in our neighborhood. Please bring something to share (your favorite fall dish or drink). Gloves and tools will be provided. Look forward to seeing you there!RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-75630635989016599232012-09-10T20:43:00.005-07:002012-09-10T20:43:58.675-07:00Pictures from August PartyA wonderful time was had by all during our August garden party. Chef Anthony led several neighbors in a delightful experience of cooking and eating food together.<br />
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-Jambalaya (using spices from the garden)<br />
-<a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mediterranean-lamb-and-lentil-stew/detail.aspx?extkb=1%20">Lamb and Lentil and Carrot Stew</a> (carrots and herbs from the garden) -<br />
-Swiss chard wraps filled with rice, almonds, and raisins (swiss chard from the garden)<br />
-Stuffed squash blossoms (squash blossoms from the garden)<br />
-<a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/bread-machine-fresh-herb-bread/01d1bc13-b0bd-4cf2-81d8-0936bca502e2?itemId=6dd7f20d-cdc2-40c1-b0de-dc662729a2fa&sc=Gold+Medal+Flour%C2%AE+Yeast+Bread+Recipes&term=Gold+Medal+Flour+Yeast+Bread">Herb bread</a> (adapted recipe used basil, oregano, and rosemary from the garden) <br />
-Hibiscus and lemon balm tea (lemon balm from the garden)<br />
-Ice cream: mint, lavender, and strawberry/apple/beet (mint, lavender, and beet from the garden)<br />
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<br />RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-27188924099319812322012-08-19T17:07:00.002-07:002012-08-19T17:07:48.116-07:00Announcing our August 25th partyWe're going to have another community garden party on Saturday, August 25, featuring more produce from the garden. <br />
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Option 1: Be one of the first 10 to sign up to prepare food with our neighborhood Chef Anthony. He will begin cooking at 4:30pm on Saturday. Items on the menu include: lamb and lentil soup, swiss chard wraps, and stuffed squash blossoms. Don't miss this chance to learn from a culinary expert. Email rockstargarden@gmail.com to sign up.<br />
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Option 2: Use some of the herbs and produce from the garden to bring your own dish to share. A few ideas: <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/skillet-rosemary-chicken-recipe/index.html">rosemary chicken</a>, <a href="http://www.thisurbanhomestead.com/index.php/archive/lemon-balm-pesto/">lemon balm pesto with fish</a>, <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/bruschetta_with_tomato_and_basil/">basil and tomato bruschetta</a>, or <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2012/08/stewed-zucchini-with-garlic-basil-and-mint">zucchini with garlic, basil, and mint</a>. Stop by the garden to see what inspires you. Email rockstargarden@gmail.com if you need help finding any of these herbs. <br />
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We will meet at 6:30pm on Saturday to enjoy our food together. Don't miss this opportunity to join your neighbors for a delicious and delightful evening together.<br />
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RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-920995975592755602012-08-19T14:10:00.004-07:002012-08-19T14:10:51.004-07:00A RockStAr PhotographerOne of our RockStAr regulars volunteered to take pictures of what's growing and did a fantastic job. Check out her photos below: the RockStAr sign, a watermelon, a zucchini<span id="goog_988862672"></span><span id="goog_988862673"></span>, and tomatoes.<br />
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<br />RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-39050166055676176972012-08-19T14:07:00.000-07:002012-08-19T14:07:04.496-07:00Bursting with orange colors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The garden has become quite colorful, and here are a few examples of what we've got growing. Marigolds are planted throughout the garden to keep the bad bugs away (mosquitos, aphids, etc). Sunflowers were planted as a companion plant for cucumbers. The variety of cucumber we planted actually had a yellow-orange peel, which can be seen in the photo next to the St. John's Wort, carrot, and poppy. And one friend of the garden shows off how much he loves carrots!<br />
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<br />RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-80099006575678804152012-08-19T13:58:00.004-07:002012-08-19T13:58:59.948-07:00Potatoes: From the Ground to a Delicious DishThe pictures below capture some of the transformation of our garden's potatoes, from the moment we dug them up to when it turned into a delicious potato salad, thanks to some great helpers. <br />
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<br />RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-79954072845567693792012-08-19T13:55:00.003-07:002012-08-19T13:59:54.420-07:00Improvements thanks to Washington Parks and PeopleThanks to <a href="http://www.washingtonparks.net/">Washington Parks and People</a>, we received a mini-grant that allowed us to purchase storage containers and some new tools for our garden. See below for the update we sent WP&P about our garden and a few pictures of how the garden was looking in July.<br />
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It's been a great year so far at RockStar Garden. We've had dozens of<br />
volunteers help with all aspects of the garden, from planting and<br />
watering to weeding and harvesting. The WP&P grant enabled us to get<br />
some much needed tools and supplies. Now the kids have gloves that<br />
fit them, we have more shovels for everyone, and we have storage<br />
containers at the site so that all of the key volunteers can access<br />
the tools and water hoses to make sure the site is cared for. We've<br />
teamed up a few times with Playtime Project, which is an evening<br />
recreation program at the DC General Family Homeless Shelter, and<br />
found this to be a useful partnership. Our practice has been to work<br />
communally in the garden, so this has meant quite a few parties and<br />
group meals and snacks. For instance, once we had a cookout with<br />
fresh salad greens and meat that was grilled with an herb marinade.<br />
Another time, kids dug the potatoes and one of the mothers made potato<br />
salad for all to enjoy. The vegetables and herbs we've enjoyed have<br />
been diverse: cucumbers, lettuce, bok choy, swiss chard, carrots,<br />
beets, potatoes, basil, cilantro, mint, and more. We're eagerly<br />
watching others that are continuing to ripen: tomatoes, watermelon,<br />
butternut squash, pumpkins, and eggplant. Meanwhile, beautiful<br />
flowers bring smiles to many passers-by: marigolds, zinnias,<br />
sunflowers, and poppies.<br />
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<br />RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-4250302373855378362012-08-19T13:51:00.000-07:002012-08-19T13:51:40.330-07:00Beautiful BlossomsThere are colorful blossoms all over RockStAr Garden. Here are a few that <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sportseden">Adam</a> captured in striking photographs in late June: day lily, St. John's Wort, and zinnias.<br />
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<br />RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-82538244085611953802012-06-10T19:44:00.000-07:002012-06-10T19:44:30.950-07:00Pictures from June 8 Garden PartyWe had a fantastic garden party, with our resident chef Anthony as grill master, cooking up a variety of delicious meats that Thomas selected. Meanwhile, our salad came directly from our garden - lettuce, peas, swiss chard, beet leaves, onions, and more! We had a great turn out and time to get to know our neighbors. Here's a few pictures from the party, taken by Adam Russell, a photographer with incredible skills.<br />
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It's time to start enjoying the produce from our garden together. Join us for a potluck dinner and cookout at 6:30pm on Friday, June 8 at RockStAr Garden (19th and Burke St. SE). We will have a grill and will have salad straight from our garden. Please feel free to bring something to share if you are able. <br />
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If you have passed by the garden before and wondered what it's all about, this is your chance to learn more about how to become involved, while getting to know your neighbors and enjoying good food. <br />
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Send any questions to rockstargarden@gmail.com .RockStAr Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302265488413967869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368608417340038911.post-30184031103862109802012-06-06T20:32:00.001-07:002012-06-06T20:32:55.130-07:00Strawberry patchesWe had a great adventure in May planting a couple of strawberry patches. Great work to all who participated. We'll have a sweet reward in the end!<br />
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