Garden at Eden

Come Grow with us! : 

Come Grow with us! “The Garden At Eden” Visit us on Face Book at “GardenatEdenForAutism”

The Garden At Eden : 

The Garden At Eden Our Mission: The mission of the Garden at Eden is to provide improved nutrition and vocational training for the students and residence of Eden Florida and other interested youth groups. -Established September 2009-

The Garden: : 

The Garden: organic project Acre field for vegetables Plant and fruit tree nursery Small training field Several Compost operations Fruit tree and perennial orchard Community Classes For fall 2010 Garden Cook Book Coming 2010 Located at 2101 County Barn Road Naples.

Unique Training opportunity : 

Unique Training opportunity Worked By Student Farmers and volunteers! Farmers Market Sales Restaurant Sales Weekly produce Memberships Oct. - April Fruit Tree and plant sales Community Class series “on the farm” Sponsorship welcome

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September 2009 a lawn to start with

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AMI: AKA “Swamp Boys” Local teen boys earning hours

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Just Beginning our plantings; October 2009

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Eden Student Farmers Class

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January 2010 “The Big Freeze”

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Farm Markets

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Community Volunteers Rock!

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Nursery and sprout production

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Hay Ride!

Garden Cook Book : 

Garden Cook Book Answering everyone's question; what to do with all These Vegetables? Being Printed for 2010 Season! Compiled just for SW Florida crops! Contact The Garden to include you recipes, drawings or other input! Help printing still needed!

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Eden Student Farmers cleaning Nursery Supplies

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“Super Kids Club” From Shadowlawn Elementary School: Farm tour and Hay ride

Garden’s Developmental Needs : 

Garden’s Developmental Needs Build 2 step Student Compost operations Build shaded class area with pick nick style tables Marketing of; Produce, Plants and Fruit Trees Marketing of; Community Classes Underwrite needed supplies for 2010 Season Encourage sponsors!

Planned Produce production for 2010-2011: : 

Planned Produce production for 2010-2011: Arugula, Asian cabbages; Bok choi, pak choi, Napa tatsoi, broccoli, collards, cucumbers, Escarole, kale 4- 6 varieties, lettuce 5- 6 varieties, Mustard greens 4 varieties, Mizunna, Summer Squash, sorrel, Swiss Chard, sweet potatoes, Radish, Turnips (white and purple tops), zucchinis, Eden’s signature cooking blends, Eden’s salad blends, sprouts 3-4 varieties, wheat grass and more. Several potted vegetables and fruiting trees will be propagated for sale including Edible Aloe, Barbados Cherries, Chaya, Chaya Bravo, Katuk, Edible Hibiscus, Curry Leaf, Cranberry Hibiscus, Moringa, Roselle, Jack Fruit, Mulberry (4Varieties), Plantago, Sugar Apples, Red Mombin, vegetable Amaranth, and others…

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Produce for Market: Fresh, Local, and Organic!

Weekly Membership produce Sales: : 

Weekly Membership produce Sales: Garden at Eden Supplemented Community Supported Agriculture or “SCSA”. This is a combination of an organic produce corporative and a farm share program. To produce a consistent sales base we intend to sell weekly produce shares to a maximum of 40 individuals. The produce will be packed in a returnable, reusable tote for pick up. A benefit of membership will be direct access to day of harvest fresh organic vegetables. The weekly produce will be targeted at 70% from the garden at Eden. 30% of the produce will be “Supplemented” organic produced that is not available from our farm to offer variety to our subscribers. The garden will order the supplemental produce in and combine it with our own harvest for shareholders of the SCSA. Examples of supplemented produce are (Brussels sprouts, apples, citrus, grapes, bananas, Kiwi, and others). Since shares will be identical the garden will sell units of 40 items through this market. Produce in lower volumes will be sold through the farmer’s market, restaurants, and our weekly order form.

Eden Student Activities: : 

Eden Student Activities: During our first year at the garden we began two types of activities with the students. One was lessons and hands on activities focused more on education than production. The other was more task oriented jobs to be completed. In the coming season we hope to expand the reach of the garden activities to more members of the Eden community and with a greater depth of involvement for all. Student farmer lesson can easily reach all aspects of the operation. For 2010 -2011 we hope to include a few “cooking classes in the group home during the week for students to try the produce. Following is a list of “job task” design for our student farmers. Again we shall use the small garden as a training field for our student farmers and as they develop task proficiency, they can graduate into working that task in the production field.

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Compost operations of tumbler Paper shredding for worm production Worm production feeding / care / harvesting castings Compost teas production Ferti-gation of crop with compost tea Worm recycling of used potting mixes Propagation of perennials and some trees in pots. Fertilization of potted plants Man farmers market stand and sell to public Packing of farm shares on Friday’s Cleaning of harvest center / nursery / packing tent Cleaning & solarizing of nursery equipment. Crop protection sprays of baking soda, or soap As skill levels allow plant work of planting, weeding, and harvesting can be accomplished by student farmers. These plant task take great care and attention and can be allowed to the extent that productivity for the field can be maintained.

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Open Farm Days and community Classes

Community Garden classes: : 

Community Garden classes: By offering classes “on the farm” the garden can reach out into the community and help support the project as a whole. Classes are to be conducted in the CSA tent using the picnic tables. All classes have a maximum of 30 seats. Introduction to organic gardening class will be a course of 6 classes held every other Saturday on the farm. If interest is over 30 seats for this class, a second course can be offered on the alternating Saturdays. Day classes will be held on the first Sunday of the month and if interest exceeds seats, they can be repeated later in the month.

Introduction to organic gardening class: : 

Introduction to organic gardening class: This will be a course in how to grow food at home, experienced on the farm and spaced in time for students to witness all plant cycles and farm operations to maximize the experience. September 25– December 11 every other Saturday from 8:30 – 11:30 AM Second course if needed October 2– December 18 Topics covered: planning, planting, compost, irrigation, perennials, protection, fertilizing, and harvest. Sign up available in August 2010

Water Reservoir Container Gardens Class: : 

Water Reservoir Container Gardens Class: This is a course in how to build and use water reservoir container gardens. These are special container gardens that have a water reservoir built into the bottom to allow for the perfect soil water and air ratio for growing vegetables. Everyone becomes an expert. They are the easiest way to grow vegetable crops and can fit anywhere. Can be made easily accessible for all ages and abilities. Perfect for schools, areas of poor soil, fire ant prone places, or beginners. Also learn essentials of potting mixes for growing. Sunday October 3 2010 10am - 12:30 Pm Bring a lunch if you are staying for garden building.

Compost for SW Florida Class: : 

Compost for SW Florida Class: This is a class in how to compost your yard waste and or kitchen scraps into valuable soil amendments. Learn easy ways, fast ways, and best of all worm ranching for the best fertility. Tour the Garden at Eden’s compost operations. Sunday November 7 2010 10 am – 12:30 Learn Low cost Home made continuous process worm ranch, perfect for home. Compost use, potting blends, and teas covered.

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Compost: We recycle field waste, shredded paper from the school, and collect tree trimmings for our own compost. Our goal is to build a system of composting that can be student run and produce up to 80% of the farms required fertility.

Grow sprouts Class: : 

Grow sprouts Class: The fastest and healthiest crop can also be an easy and inexpensive crop to grow. Learn several hydroponics and compost techniques. See sprout production at all stages of growth and harvest some during the class. Many trade secretes to be shared including compost blends for best results. Sunday December 5 2010 10 am- 12:30

Community Farm work Days: : 

Community Farm work Days: Saturdays open farm was a very big success with the community and students from FGCU. Volunteers enjoy working on whatever the needs of the garden are at the time and learn from experience. This out reach helps network and support the garden at Eden. These will be open times for volunteers to work within their skill limits. Saturdays following Organic Garden class 12:30 -3 PM October 1 – December 11 every other Saturday Free!

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Naples High School Interact Club Working at the farm

Farm tours: : 

Farm tours: Fun days to interest the community in our garden and Eden as a whole. Learn about organic gardening and what we are doing to support the mission statement of the Garden at Eden. Hay rides can be available. Dates can be set for “special group tours” . Saturday September 18 2010 10AM – 12PM Saturday January 8 2011 10 AM – 12 PM

A week At The Garden at Eden : 

A week At The Garden at Eden Monday: field work / student farmers working Tuesday: Harvest: for personal orders, Wednesday farm market, commercial sales / field work Wednesday: (August – October: Field work) (November – April: Morning Farmers market / afternoon clean up) Thursday: field work / student farmers working Friday: Harvest and deliver SCSA Sales Saturday: Morning’s Community Classes and afternoon’s Open to community volunteer work Sunday: Once per Month special day classes

THANK You! : 

THANK You! Thank You!