Some changes for 2013: 
We will be making the low boxes deeper. That should solve the problems we were having with the squash. The tomato varieties that you loved and produced well, along with some fun, new varieties will be offered in the 2013 Garden Guide catalog. 

Most of you know that I was spread pretty thin this season between Gardens 4 Education and Discovery Gardens.  I cannot do both so I will be passing the torch (shovel) to Marv Rees who will be taking over the garden classes. Everything you love about the Discovery Gardens program will still be there for you this Spring. And who knows I might have to make a guest appearance here and there.  

Discovery Gardens 2013:
Discovery Gardens 2013 begins in April. There are only 12 gardens available in 2013. Returning members have first priority enrollment by deadline of February 4th. On February 5th any open gardens will be available first come first serve.

Good Seed Organics CSA:
Some had a hard time making it out to the classes last season. If that was you then perhaps Good Seed Organics CSA would be a better fit. With Good Seed Organics you get the delicious veggies and we do the work. All you have to do is pick up your produce every Tuesday.

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.... a time to plant and a time to uproot” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

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Our Summer Harvest Cooking Shows will teach you delicious ways to incorporate your garden fresh vegetables into everyday meals. Children love to help prepare the food and are more likely to eat something they picked and helped cook. Every Saturday in July and August we will harvest and prepare something delicious to eat and then post the recipes here.  Soups, Sauces, Simple side dishes, 'Sun Dried' Tomatoes, Pickles, Food Preservation and much more. The "What's Cooking" show starts at 9:00am every Saturday in July and August.

Hi, I'm Jeannie Williams. My husband, Ted, and I started Genesis Farm in 2006. We started with 2 acres of pluots and a small u-pick orchard. Now Genesis Farm and Good Seed Organic Farm share a 10 acre parcel located in Hanford California. There's something for everyone here.

The Discovery Gardens program is for those who like to get their hands in the soil. Discovery Gardens classes are taught from a Creation perspective. Discovery Gardens are organically grown but not certified. The Discovery Gardens program began in 2007 and grew as the demand for affordable, high quality organic vegetables increased to the point where I was selling out before the season began. So in 2011 we launched Good Seed Organics with the Rees family at the helm, Marv and Kim will bring their expertise and good ol' fashioned tenacity to transform fallow land into a cornucopia of nutritious veggies.

Good Seed Organics is our subscription farm program where members pick up their weekly vegetable shares, but no matter which program you choose you will enjoy high quality, organic produce, grown with a focus on nutrient density and at a price that fits your budget. Good Seed Organics is certified organic through Organic Certifiers. See www.goodseedorganics.com for more information.

Genesis Farm U-pick tree fruit is available to members of Discover Gardens and Good Seed Organics at our members prices as low as $1.00 per pound for tree fruit and grapes. Our black berries are $3.00 per basket. Our perennial herb garden is open to all members free of charge. Our Dapple Fire pluots are certified organic. Other tree fruit and grapes are grown without chemical pesticides but not certified.

Gardens 4 Education is a healthy and profitable alternative to the cookie and candy fundraisers. see www.gardens4education.com for more information.

The idea of a farm restroom conjures up the image of a rickety old outhouse with a moon shape on the door. I'm proud to say our restroom facilities are modern, fully plumbed and clean. Sanitation is very important. Antibacterial soap is provided. We also have a deep sink outside of the restroom to wash off heavy dirt. This is one of the most common questions prior to enrollment so I thought I'd post it to dispel any fears.

We use to have a 10 x 20 shaded picnic area located next to the bathroom. Unfortunately we lost our shade canopy to a terrible wind storm. Hopefully we will have the replacement in time for spring planting. There are shady trees you can sit under near the gardens if you need to keep out of the sun.
Don't forget to say Hi to Nelly, the pet Pygmy goat and her BFF, Strawberry Shortcake. We also have a few chickens. Children love feeding the chickens the bad bugs you may find in your garden.

For most Pounds Harvested on a Standard Garden goes to the Loomis and Gaines garden with a total of 266 pounds!
For most Pounds Harvested on a Canner's Garden goes to the O'Dell and Brown garden with a total of 607 pounds!
The winning Giant Zucchini was grown in the Conklin / Mackey garden and weighed a whopping 4 pound 1 oz.
The biggest (little) Tomato Hornworm was found by the Loomis and Gaines families and measured 1/2 inch long.
The Biggest Tomato was grown in the Hildebrand and Wilson garden. It was a Hawaiian Pineapple and weighed 2 lb, 10oz.
The Biggest Pumpkin was grown by the Bair family.

And the coveted Tomato Launch trophies went to: 
Discovery Gardens Adult category- Tristan with a 165 foot throw.
Discovery Gardens Child category- Julian with a 89 foot throw.
Good Seed Organics Adult category- Jeremy with a 195 foot throw.
Good Seed Organics Child category- Clovis with a 18 foot throw.
Congratulation to the many winners of the Toad Race 

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