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CORNERSTONE EDIBLEScommunity oriented/authentically grown
fruits Herbs Vegetables
S E P T E M B E R N E W S L E T T E R
Cornerstone Edibles
September 2014
COMMUNITY GARDEN
ur mission is to help each other interact with creation and community by building
a new Eden. The goal of our farming is not only the raising of crops but the cultivation and sanctification of human beings. Our community-oriented garden and grove is the land that supports our farm-to-table agriculture, nutrition education, and faith-rooted initiatives. Proceeds from our community vegetables, herbs and soon to be tropical fruit sales support this valued community work.
We desire to become a cooperative of families that have decided to create a vibrant, sustainable place in which to live a balanced, relationally-focused life, caring for God’s creation and inspiring the people around them toward abundant kingdom homesteading.
We invite you to join in Cornerstone Edibles mission to connect land,spirituality and community.
Meal In The FieldWhenOn the first Saturday of each month before the full moon. September’s Meal In The Field will be on the 6th at 6:30 pm
Who is invited?Everyone! Bring your friends, family and out of town guests. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to growing our monthly events through everyone’s participation!
What To BringA meal to share, stories to tell. and musical instruments if you play. We would love to encourage fresh vegetable dishes but we welcome main dishes and desserts as well to round out the meal.
ClassesGrafting/PropagationOn Tuesday evening, September 23rd at 6:30 pm learn Grafting/Propagation techniques in a hands on class setting. Class location 8200 Immokalee Road (Church Office).
Weekly Classes: Schedule Coming in the Fall
Our Role In Creation Care, Conserving Our Water Source Through Drip Irrigation , Why Compost?, Effectiveness of Worms In The Garden, Companion Gardening, Knowing Your Fruit
our Mission Statement
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Monthly Events
12 Fruits & Veggies With The Most Pesticides...The Dirty Dozen
Don't want to eat fruits coated with toxins? Neither do we! And neither does the Environmental Working Group, which thankfully tracks what's actually in and on our food.
The EWG released their annual Shopper's Guide to Pesticides, which breaks down which fruits and veggies have the most pesticides and which have the fewest. Their goal is to bring some transparency to our food supply and help you decide when it's worth shilling out extra for organic produce. Apples topped the toxic list for the fourth year in a row, which may not come as a surprise in the wake of news that they're often covered with a chemical that's banned in Europe.
1. Apples2. Strawberries3. Grapes4. Celery5. Peaches6. Spinach
7. Sweet bell peppers8. Nectarines (imported)9. Cucumbers10. Cherry tomatoes11. Snap peas (imported)12. Potatoes
Grapes are number 3 on the Dirty Dozen list. A single grape contains 15 pesticides.
A Look Back...
This carrot is from last years‘ community garden.
Wow!
How Much Water Should You Drink?
It's amazing how many maladies like headaches and fatigue can be attributed to dehydration. The basic equation for determining this is by dividing your body weight in half. So, if you weigh 200 pounds, you would need 100 ounces of water per day if you're not doing anything strenuous. So, hydrate everybody!
Ask Jan & Dav id
Ask the professionals all of your gardening questions. Please submit to [email protected]
Pest problemsWhat are some beneficial garden pests?
Say the word insect to a gardener, and they will nearly always think of some chomping, sucking pest that tatters leaves and ruins fruit. Yet the vast majority 90% or more of all insects are beneficial or harmless. A diverse and balanced ensemble of insects in the landscape means good pollination and fruit set, and quick, nontoxic control of pest outbreaks, held in check by predaceous bugs. We need insects in the garden. Without them our workload would be crippling - hand pollinating every bloom, grinding fallen leaves into compost by hand.
Identify weedsWhat are the most common weeds in Southwest Florida gardens?
Weeds are supremely multifunctional plants. They are the pioneers, covering, protecting, and fertilizing bare soil, preparing it for others. Many weeds are superb nutrient accumulators , in fact, that is often their primary role, pulling widely scattered nutrients from deep in the earth and concentrating them in the surface soil. Weeds can also tell the gardener about soil conditions. Some weeds, such as curly dock and horsetail, grow in ground too moist for most fruit trees. Weeds furnish critical food and habitat at various times of the year for songbirds, game birds, and other wildlife. Insects feed on abundant spring weeds afford crucial nourishment for hungry nesting birds, while weed seeds help carry many animals through lean winters. Weeds have been our partners at least since the dawn of farming.
Q & A’sMonthly updates
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Nutrition Tidbits
Herbal Health Tidbit: did you know that fresh Sage (Salvia officinalis) leaves are antiseptic and can be rubbed on insect bits and stings.
Kale eases lung congestion and is beneficial to the stomach, liver and the immune system
Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, which is good for the prostate and building the immune system
Fennel is anti carcinogenic and can be used for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
Jicama is low in sodium and high in potassium but use sparingly due to the high carbohydrate content.
Asparagus is a good source of vitamins A, C and E, B-complex, potassium and zinc.
What’s Growing in the Nursery?During the summer months in the nursery we are nurturing and caring for quite a few tropical fruit trees which are not ready for planting. They are:Banana, Pomegranate, Papaya, Monstera, Sugar Cane, Mango, Meringa.
Avocado has twice as much potassium as a banana
Broccoli contains twice the Vitamin C of an orange
Celery is the best source of naturally occurring sodium
Cilantro aids in digestion and relieves intestinal gas
A fresh green bean should snap crisply and be velvety to the touch mercola.com
DID YOU KNOW?
e have a tree planted in our garden that is compact and handsome with delightfully aromatic evergreen leaves up to 5” long, abundant flowers in spring and spicy fragrant fruits? The berries and the essential oils are used to enhance fruit flavors and are important ingredients in baked goods, pickles, condiments, meats, chewing gum, soups, ice cream, confectionery and soft drinks. When you are at the garden next… let us know if you find it!
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This roasted eggplant and basil creation is infused with all the flavors of summer.
◦ 2 large eggplants◦ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice◦ 1 teaspoon sea salt,◦ 1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper◦ 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil◦ 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves ◦ 1 – 2 cloves garlic◦ 5 large heirloom tomatoes◦ 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar◦ 1 tablespoon honey◦ extra sea salt + ground pepper, to tastePreheat your oven to 400 degrees.Wash and dry your eggplant. Cut the tops off and slice in half, longways. Cover a baking sheet with parchment
paper. Drizzle just a few drops of oil on top. Place the eggplants cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.While the eggplant is roasting combine, in a blender the lemon juice, salt, pepper, olive oil, basil + garlic. Blend until totally smooth. Take the eggplant out of the oven and flip over. Brush the basil mixture over top and bake for another 5 – 10 minutes or until browned and soft throughout.Layer the cut heirlooms over top and sprinkle with another pinch of sea salt + pepper if desired.
Roasted Eggplant with Heirlooms -Balsamic Glaze
It’s an Allspice tree!
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