Gerard’s Green Garden, Greensboro, NC
Project Snapshot:
Gerald’s Green Garden is installing fencing around the perimeter of the farm to reduce neighborhood deer pressure. In order to make space for the fencing, they are clearing the properly and utilizing the debris for mulch and compost, which will jump start the on farm nutrient cycling system and serve as a main source for field fertility.
Bio: Gerard’s Green Garden is a farm born out of passion and determination to grow produce in earth-friendly yet affordable manner. We not only want to sale the community produce but also teach them how to produce their own. Our focus is mainly on helping others understand the importance of soil fertility and how to keep their soils as healthy as possible which is the key to obtain a nutritionally dense crop. Creating a community of knowledgeable gardeners is the ultimate goal which will make the availbility of quality produce readily available and more affordable. Gerard’s Green Garden is a farm born out of passion and determination to grow produce in earth-friendly yet affordable manner. He not only wants to sell produce to the community, but also teach them how to grow their own. Lester’s focus is mainly on helping others understand the importance of soil fertility and how to keep their soils as healthy as possible, which is the key to obtain a nutritionally dense crop. Creating a community of knowledgeable gardeners is the ultimate goal which will make the availability of quality produce readily available and more affordable.