The ever-elusive first frost date is approaching in the next few weeks and it is getting close to the end of the fall planting season. Check out what our local community and school gardens are working into the ground before it gets too cold!
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| Katie and Lauren re-seed some root vegetables and greens in raised beds at The Learning Garden (FW) |
Many root vegetables and hardy greens do well over the winter in North TX - especially if you have the means to cover them when frost is predicted.
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Surround your fall crops with onions,
garlic and herbs! |
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| Snap Peas peeking up through the mulch! |
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Some fall veggies are already
starting to produce! |
Check out these local events that can help guide you to a successful fall and winter garden:
REAL School Gardens (local office in Fort Worth) works to install and utilize learning gardens in schools with majority low-income students. The gardens are used for outdoor, hands-on learning that benefit all children. Check out what they have been up to this fall!
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| Teachers at Cannon Elementary in Grapevine make observations and take notes about how they can use the garden for their students! |
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| This BEAUTIFUL garden at Kramer Elementary in Dallas will make a wonderful teaching and learning environment! |
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| Volunteers from Time Warner help to revitalize the beds at DeGoyler Elementary in Dallas! |
For more information about the Tarrant County Food Policy Council or our Community Garden and Urban Agriculture working group, visit our
website!
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