Share the Bounty!
So, you find yourself with the world’s largest zucchini growing in your backyard and you’ve already made as much bread as you’re going to bake. What’s next? Why not share the wealth? The produce pictured here grew in Carly’s garden and since she’ll be on vacation next week, she brought it to work in hopes it would make its way into someone else’s salad. And it will. Why not schedule a ‘garden exchange’ day where you work or in your neighborhood to distribute all the goods your garden is overflowing with right now? This is a goin’ green concept that goes way back to Grandma’s generation. Pick a date, harvest the goods and set a place to do the swap. Your local food pantry may also be able to accept your garden donations. Contact them or Feeding America West Michigan to get your excess greens to those in need. Remember, someone’s abundance of cucumbers could be another’s winter pickles.
I just stumbled upon Carly’s veggies down in the promotions hallway! What a great surprise. I snagged a cucumber to add to my veggies and dip at dinner tonight. Love the produce sharing idea.