A Potato Planting Extravaganza!

“Growing for Good” Potato Planting Day

at Historic Sotterley

March 23, 2019

Volunteers who enjoy the great outdoors and don’t mind digging in the dirt, and want to help others are asked to join us for a day-long potato planting extravaganza at Historic Sotterley, as part of our “Growing for Good” program!  For the sixth year running, we are continuing the challenging work of sustainably farming the land. Most of what is produced at Sotterley supports those in need in partnership with local food pantries.

On Saturday, March 23rd, we will be hosting two Potato Planting sessions: 9:00 am and 12:30 pm. Our goal is to plant a full 11 acres of potatoes.  This is a family-friendly event - we invite anyone 5 and older to help plant potatoes. Dress appropriately for this weather-dependent* event. Shoes may get muddy if plots have recently had rain. Treats provided.

**Rain Date is Saturday, March 30^th**

RSVP’s requested. 
CLICK HERE to Sign Up!

Let's Talk Potatoes!

 

Paying it Forward

with Growing for Good!

August 18, 19, 25, 26 and September 1, 2

8:00am – 12:00pm

On March 17^th our generous community stepped forward to help us plant over five acres of potatoes which Sotterley earmarked for donation to our local food banks and food pantries. After testing our fields (in between rain storms!) the time has come to harvest! Everyone willing to volunteer will be helping us “Pay it Forward”, directly supporting families in need in our community.

 

From our fields

to our Community –

but there are miles and miles

(and more miles)

of potatoes and many hands

are needed! 

 

Please CLICK HERE to sign up in advance so we can know how many volunteers to expect each day and plan to meet at our Farmer’s Market. Note: We recommend hats, gloves, and shoes and clothes you are not afraid to get dirty!

 

Growing for Good

Growing Together!