RootingDC conference this Saturday

Although 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.

Click the following link for more information and to register (FREE!):

http://rootingdc.org/

Send a text to 2026569890 if you would like to go as part of the RockStAr Garden group.

Hope to see you there!

Fruit growing in our garden

We'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:

Party and Produce

We 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:

If you missed this party, don't worry, we'll have more soon...

RockStAr Garden Party - Friday May 24 @ 6

Dear fellow RockStArs -

 

It's that time again - time to party at RockStAr Garden at 19th and Burke St. SE.  We'll be out there Friday night from 6pm to whenever the party ends.

 

Here are the main goals:

 

1. Get a tour of what's growing

2. Eat some delicious produce

3. Learn how to become more involved

4. Meet some fantastic fellow RockStArs

 

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!

 

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.

 

Hope to see you then!

 

 

What's growing...

It's been a successful year at the garden so far.  Here are a few images of what's growing...

RADISHES

 

MINT AND BERRIES

JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE

POTATOES

PEACHES

FIGS

Egg Hunt and Seed Planting

WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 10:30-11:30am
WHERE: RockStAr Garden @ 19th & Burke St. SE
WHAT: Egg hunt and seed planting
WHY: It's a beautiful day to continue our seed planting
WHO: All are welcome!  Come and bring a friend!

Send us an email if you can come - rockstargarden@gmail.com

New soil, new seeds, new friends

On 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!

The next thank you goes to Les for letting us borrow a truck to get compost from the USDA Ag Research Service Compost Research Station.  We started out our workday by pulling weeds and found mint and strawberries still thriving underneath.  Then came a bunch of compost to amend the soil.

 

 

Next we put down some seeds.  Another thank you shout out to Sarah and the Southwest community garden that donated Jerusalem artichokes we planted, along with some peas and radishes. 

 

We set up some stakes, reveled in our handiwork, and then got the season started off right with a delicious meal together - including the newly-introduced Jerusalem artichoke.

 

Want to join in the fun?  Sign up for our email list and join us when the season begins in full swing - that is, after this crazy snow-storm!