50 or so Master Gardeners and Interns gathered to show the public how garden produce can be turned into all things delicious, and educate folks on the sheer variety of fruits and vegetables one can grow up here in the Pacific Northwest Wow! What a production!
When I arrived, a little after 8:30am set-up activities were already well under way.
When all was said and done we had a magnificant bounty ready to share with everyone.
After checking in at the greeter's table for a bowl, utensil and napkin it was off to the shelter to check out all the tables laden with assorted dishes, each focusing on a different theme: asian style dishes using vegetables, and another table focusing on salads.....
Jams, jellies and juices.....
....and breads and cakes.....
Outside under a canopy, there was a tomato tasting station......(I never realised how many varieties of tomato could be grown up here in the PNW!)
There was a table serving stews, soups and chili...... and folks were even working a grilling station cooking up grilled fruits and veggies.....
2 hours to sample umpteen dishes, pick up interesting recipes, listen to great music, play a potato guessing game, pick up a bouquet of everlastings, meet and mingle with MGs and gossip about gardening.... what fun!
So, being an MG isn't just about digging in the dirt and diagnosing sick plants...... it's also about celebrating the bounty of the garden and sharing with the community. I hope you'll come and celebrate with us next year!
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