Heirloom Tomatoes

The first time I saw Heirloom tomatoes was 1991. Bradley Ogden,  a California Chef was promoting a new book, "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner" . I would never get too excited about visiting Chef's but this guy brought 2 cases of assorted heirloom tomatoes . The exotic colors, shapes,  and flavors changed my life .  2 years later I had a small farm in Kendall and was growing and selling  them by the case .

My all time favorite , the "Green Zebra" 

check out our garden fresh salad bar today

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First Harvest

Today was the first harvest of the new growing  season , All vegetables were grown with out pesticides, and served less that 3 hours after being picked ...., Look for the Garden Fresh section every   Wednesday, Thursday and Friday .

Server Alyssa Miro  holds a tray of Heirloom tomatoes, ( Evergreen, Cherokee purple, Green zebra and Valencia)

30 Days

30 Day's ago on November 9  was our  Sunshine Saturday planting the garden event  !!, I will post 4 pictures  and we can look at the progress over the last 30 day's. Also we begin harvesting next week , look for our Garden Salad bar on Tuesday 12-17..

November 9

December 9

December 9

November 9

Photos of DBYCC

Today I  took a golf cart to get some fresh air and take some photos 

Progress Report

The Garden is 2 months old today.  All the vegetables are growing at a steady rate, and the latest cold front has been a blessing. Remember Vegetables love  cool dry weather and insects  hate it.  Today I put 2 Hummingbird feeders near the Garden  , with  2 resent sightings  I'm hopeful  the Hummingbirds will become residents of DBYCC.

Hummingbird at the Garden

I arrived in South Florida in 1978 and have never seen a Hummingbird until today !  Today at the Garden at 12:30 pm I saw what I identified as a Ruby-throated hummingbird .  Just  one more reason to visit the garden

Sunshine Saturday

The Theme of last Saturday's Sunshine Saturday was Planting the Garden.  The Weather forecast was unfavorable,  and rain showers were off and on all morning , however when people started to arrive the Weather cleared !       About 20 kids planted Napa and Savoy cabbage , Lettuce, Radicchio, Radishes Escarole,  Endive,  Flowers, herbs and much more.   Thank you ever one for all your help .  Hope to see you in March for the Harvest !

Cool & Dry Weather

A mild cold front moved through South Florida over this past weekend .  Saturday and Sunday morning low temps were in the 60's ! Vegetables love cool & dry weather and the Garden looks great .

Progress Report !

As our first cold front of the season approaches South Florida  the Garden is showing signs of progress

8.25 inches of Rain

On Wednesday October 3 in a 12 hour period  The Club recorded 8.25 inches of Rain !  Our weather forcast that day  was unremarkable "chance of afternoon showers.... bla bla bla".             I am happy to report no damage at the Garden ! I would love to take full credit for all my planning and hard work , however the Garden is located at the highest point on the property ;=)    Make reservations to join us on November 9 for Memberships; " Sunshine Saturday" Garden Planting event !!

Photo taken 6pm Sunday 10-6