I have finally finished planting tomatoes, peppers, onions, basil and rosemary. It’s a bit early to plant here in Rochester, but spring seems to have come to stay. So I’ll be watching the forecast carefully for the next couple of weeks.
I planted extra plants this year, because of something I’ve been hearing on NPR. Scotts Miracle-Gro has started a program to help feed those at risk for hunger. By planting a little extra and donating the surplus to local food agencies or soup kitchens, we can help Scotts raise one million pounds of produce.
If 40,000 people donate 25 pounds of produce - about one grocery bag - then we’ve met the goal! It’s not hard. One cucumber plant can yield 15-20 cucumbers; a single bell pepper plant can yield 6-8 peppers.
If you’re interested in finding about Plant A Row for the Hungry and the GroGood program, visit http://www.grogood.com/
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