All Grass Farm

 

All Grass Farm in Dundee, IL on Route 31 - A MUST VISIT! Through Angelic Organics Craft day - Shout out and thanks to Sarah for assisting this group on a Sunday!

The place was fabulous. Exactly how a farm should be run. Bobby took some amazing photos. Perfect day!

Master Urban Farmer

The Instructor, Zach and Me

The Best Folks Ever!

The class ended in July and I received these photos today from Sarah - she's way far to the left in the back row wearing a green shirt. We took a class together a few years ago and she recommended this one for me. How these people enlighten me! Each one had a mission, plan or idea that makes the world better. Some farmed on empty plots in Chicago, others had land from family they needed to learn how to manage. Many just grow food for others but they wanted to learn how to do it AND earn for themselves.

I just want to farm my garden to a larger money making plot and with all these people, I am now inspired to really achieve something next season. I've been in contact with the Michael Fields Institute to assist me in grant writing. I've contacted the neighboring School to see if I can talk to them about teaching the children about growing in back yards. It's Begun!

I needed a little guidance and that's what this class was for.

Community Home Garden

Some pictures Bobby took of the garden. I have let the weeds get the better of me again this year. Never Fear! Next Year will soon be here!

I'm taking the garden to the next level this fall. It's needs a new fence and I want to put in some sort of raised beds with possibly a water storage underneath. I'm researching and it's time to make it look beautiful and functional. The goal is to teach and share with the kids from the school next door. The Residents and the kids. hmmm...

Stay tuned.

Ball Seed

Seed Coating

Seed Coating in a Tumbler

William Kautz of Kautz Farm

Desert Rose

A couple of weeks ago, Bill Kautz invited me to Ball Seed's event. They had tours of their gardens and behind the scenes. They coat seeds to make them last longer and protect them as well.

The Zinnia's were really pretty.

The last picture is from my balcony and of one of the baby Desert Roses. The mother plant blooms pink but the baby is white. Really pretty.