So, I just signed up for volunteer work with the Wasatch Community Gardens. I am very excited to make new friends and be a more active part of my community. I attended their yearly "Tomato Sandwich" party today. They were serving pesto (made from their gardens) spread over locally produced bread with a fresh garden tomato on top. They had several varieties of tomatoes to choose from.
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A view of one of the organic gardens maintained by Wasatch Community Gardens. |
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Some snacks served by Whole Foods at the garden. Bread, goat cheese, and a fresh basil leaf in the foreground and a crisp, honey and goat cheese in the background. |
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Musicians at the tomato party. |
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Another view of the garden.
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Wasatch Community Gardens supports several organic community garden plots throughout Salt Lake City. They donate their harvest to homeless shelters, educate young urban youths about gardening, and create a common place for community members to come together to grow organic produce. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the gardening end of cooking. I think it will help motivate me to expand my blog.
I want to eventually have my own garden. I have applied for a plot with the community garden, but the waiting list is long. Until then, I will just kill the plants in my window.