The Learning Shop's "Garden Challenge Support Squad" wrapped up an incredible summer's work with a cosy evening barbeque. We harvested delicious cucumbers, tomatoes, snow peas, onions, zuchini, broccoli, and carrots to put together an amazing feast. In the months to come the Garden Challenge will be in its final stage of harvesting, preparing, and preserving the vegetables, herbs, and berries that have grown all season long.
August has been a great time to share the taste of our fresh garden produce with the communtiy. At Hazelton's Pioneer Day "Iron Chef" competition, the demonstration garden's zuchinis, romaine lettuce, radishes, and tomatoes were put to great use in a showcase of local foods. The Hazelton Arts Showcase also took advantage of the fresh veggies.
Tomorrow is the youth team's last day, and we will soon running off to tackle a new projects at home and abroad. Looking back on all the different projects that we've worked on to promote healthy eating and active living, the Garden Challenge has truly been one of the highlights. We have learned so much from visiting everyone's gardens, learning on the fly to help troubleshoot weed and pest problems. We were constantly amazed by just how diverse the community's growing conditions seem to be. Plants that wilt in one spot, thrive in another, and we often feel like little garden detectives, trying to solve the mystery.
We have truly enjoyed learning alongside each Garden Challenge participant and look forward to watching the progress of Garden Challengers to come. A special thanks to all the people who have supported this summer's Garden Challenge and Food Action Projects. Bon apetit!
