Volunteer at Sunset Farm

01Oct

Fall is in full swing at Sunset Farm and we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to help us grow good food and cultivate meaningful memories in the Jordan Ranch community! No prior gardening experience is required to become part of the farm family, our experienced farmers will work alongside you to complete tasks and help expand your farming horizons! Typically volunteer tasks include harvesting, planting, weeding, and caring for our perennials plants like fruit trees and herbs. Reach out to jordanranch@agmenity.com to begin your farming journey now!

This week we planted our biggest wave of Fall crops including kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and beets! With the weight of the summer heat now lifting, these plants are loving cooler nighttime temperatures and periodic rainfall waterings. To our resident farm rabbits, these new plantings are a sign of a full buffet! In an effort to save these baby plants, we have installed small white fences that deter little critters.

By design, the perennial pollinator patch always has a surprise waiting for our flying friends to enjoy! This season our Beauty Berry plants have bloomed and fruited, bearing as their name sake implies, bright purple berries! Over 40 species of songbirds can feast on these fruits, while native bees and butterflies pollinate the flowers. These berries are also edible for humans and though bitter tasting when raw, they make a great vibrant colored jam!

In Season : Arugula, Baby Kale, Radishes, Okra, Long Beans, Jalapeno Peppers, Banana Peppers, Sweet Italian Bell Peppers, Hibiscus Pods, and Flowers