Pay to play (with us)

Just a reminder to pay for your plots for 2012! Current gardeners have until 3/16 and people who want to join in the fun have  can sign up now at The Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Avenue SW, (The Old Burien Library. Here is a registration Form

Non-GMO Seed Companies

Looking for non GMO seeds? Or wondering if your favorite seed company goes non-GMO? Well there was a question a short while back that Monsanto bought Terrirtorial Seed company. It is False. Here is a link to a SAFE SEED RESOURCE LIST put out buy the Council for Responsible Genetics on companies who took the Safe seed pledge for 2012.

What's the difference between "hybrid", "heirloom" and "OP" varieties?

A good article over at Kitchen Gardeners International, explains the difference between "hybrid", "heirloom" and "OP" varieties.

Seed and Plant Swaps/Sales

For those who are interested there will be a seed sale at South Seattle Community College on 03/12/2011 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm- More Info Here


NW Area Online Seed and Plant swaps here

There will be a seed swap as part of the Sustainable Burien meeting  February 5th. More info on when and where coming! 


Seattle Tilth will be hosting an edible plant sale. It's on Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m in Hangar 30 at Warren G. Magnuson Park. There's no admission charge - come browse and get ideas for your spring garden!

The Eiffel Flower

While I think we had a few sunflowers at the Community Garden that challenged the "Eiffel Flower", I am guessing this Sunflower, just short of 24' takes the prize

Yummy Brussel Sprouts

* 1 Brussels Sprouts Stalk
* 3/4 cup Maple Syrup
* 1/4 cup Olive Oil
* Freshly Ground Black Pepper & Sea Salt, to taste

Preheat oven to 350°. Trim the stalk down to the fullest, best looking part. Trim sprouts off one side to make a flat bottom. Trim any "tough" leaves from the sprouts. Rinse stalk and trimmed sprouts well in fresh water. Wrap damp stalk in cling wrap and heat in the microwave for 4-5 minutes. Place the trimmed loose sprouts in a bowl, cover with cling wrap and microwave for 3 minutes. Whisk maple syrup and olive oil together. Place stalk flat side down along with any loose sprouts on a roasting pan and pour the maple syrup mixture over. Use a pastry brush to mop the maple syrup onto all sides of the sprouts and stalk. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Place in oven and roast for about 45 minutes or until sprouts on stalk are fork tender and caramelize to a golden color. To serve: Place stalk on a holiday platter, pour any syrup from roasting pan over and garnish with something bright and tart such as dried cranberries or fresh pomegranate seeds.

Frozen Pea Salad

Easiest salad to put together ever! I use Ranch dressing to kick it up a notch. Great with or without bacon!

FROZEN PEA SALAD
2 c. frozen peas (uncooked)
1/2 c. green onions chopped
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
Bacon bits or crisp bacon broken into pieces if desired
1/2 c. ranch dressing or mayonnaise

Mix together with salad dressing or mayonnaise. Garnish with a rosemary sprig if desired. Serve