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Oh, we're growing chevril, mixed lettuce, nasturtium, purple tomatillo, tarragon, fennel, three kinds of tomatoes, broccoli, dill, round of Hungary pimento pepper, mint and chili relleno pepper.

The event went well. Rebecca Jepsen, a master gardener with the Growing Connection program (and who tends Google's garden) came in to show us how to use the earth boxes and directed the planting They've already started harvesting the mint today, to use for the tea that served in the cafe. Not bad after twelve days! I'll post some photos.

Just thought I would post this...at Compass tomorrow, The Growing Connection (a project of the of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) will plant its EarthBoxes in Charlotte, NC – a first for the region. That's the reason we needed some recommendations as to where to purchase organic starter plants. Thanks to everyone who sugggested Windcrest Farm. They were very helpful. www.windcrestorganics.com Here's the media advisory that went out...if you're interested, feel free… Continue

More info: http://www.secondharvestcharlotte.org/About/chefs_best.cfm Bank of America Corporate Center & Founders Hall 100 N. Tryon Street Reception - 6-7:00pm | Dinner - 7-9:00pm Tickets - $100 per person Call the Chefs Best Hotline at 704-375-9639, ext. 38

Hello, I’m involved with Second Harvest locally and wanted to let you all know about this amazing event: 19th Annual Chef's Best Dinner for the Community Rescue program at Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Some of Charlotte's finest chefs will volunteer their time to prepare a gourmet meal to raise awareness and funds to help end hunger. The dinner includes an Opening Reception sponsored by Harris Teeter with items created by Chef Phil Alexander. Our guest chefs for the dinner event wil… Continue