 Growing our own food and/or supporting local farmers is a vital part of our sustainable future. There are many ways to get involved:
Organic Gardening
In 2009, Sustainable Scituate began an organic garden behind Gates Middle School, with the assistance of Gates students, in order to have fresh vegetables to donate to the Scituate Food Pantry. (Click here to read Scituate Mariner article about the food pantry garden and also here)
In 2010, the Conservation Commission offered us a second, larger piece of land across route 3A from St. Luke's Church, where we devoted additional efforts to vegetable cultivation for the Food Pantry and invited town residents to cultivate plots in our community gardens. First priority for plots is given to Food Pantry recipients and Scituate's senior citizens. To apply for a garden plot for 2011, click here. Gardening Education
Jon Belber of Holly Hill Farm is our local expert on organic gardening. He has organized ongoing gardening education in our public schools and has taught adults through the Scituate Recreation Department. For inquiries on gardening education, contact Jon at jbelberhollyhill@hotmail.com
North Scituate Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from June through October from 3-7 pm. Located in the North Scituate T lot. Organic Coffees, cheeses, pastas, breads, fruits, veggies, eggs, meats, right off the boat seafood and more! Contact Angelle Trafton for more information angelle.trafton@comcast.net
Fishermen's Coop
Area residents who want fresh fish caught by local fishermen can participate in the Seafood Buying Club. Put your order in on a Thursday and arrange for pick up on a Friday. The catch varies by season. To have your name placed on the list of folks who get e-mail notices contact JoAnn Mirise at joann@sableblue.comPermaculture, Beekeeping, and Preserving the Harvest
JoAnn Mirise is available to lecture or offer guidance on permaculture (turning your lawn into food) and preserving the harvest for winter. Kevin Mirise will offer guidance on beekeeping. Contact them at joann@sableblue.com
South Shore Local Food Events
The most comprehensive source of information on South Shore local foods and food related events is the Edible South Shore online magazine.
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