Murfreesboro Community Gardening
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Gardening, teaching, learning, living healthier and growing community.
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We had a grand garden day and made this bouquet 💐
June 1, 2025 at 12:16 AM
We had a grand garden day and made this bouquet 💐
🚶🏼Take a walk down State St and see what ☘️ grows behind Key Memorial UMC 👀
May 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🚶🏼Take a walk down State St and see what ☘️ grows behind Key Memorial UMC 👀
⭐ Saturday, May 24th, 2025 ⭐
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May 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
⭐ Saturday, May 24th, 2025 ⭐
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Broccoli: From Tuscany to Tennessee
Broccoli belongs to the Brassica Genus and relates to cabbage. Genetically, it is indistinguishable from the other Brassicas like cauliflower and kale. Humans bred the whole cabbage family from wild mustards.
Broccoli belongs to the Brassica Genus and relates to cabbage. Genetically, it is indistinguishable from the other Brassicas like cauliflower and kale. Humans bred the whole cabbage family from wild mustards.
May 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Broccoli: From Tuscany to Tennessee
Broccoli belongs to the Brassica Genus and relates to cabbage. Genetically, it is indistinguishable from the other Brassicas like cauliflower and kale. Humans bred the whole cabbage family from wild mustards.
Broccoli belongs to the Brassica Genus and relates to cabbage. Genetically, it is indistinguishable from the other Brassicas like cauliflower and kale. Humans bred the whole cabbage family from wild mustards.
Star Berry Lore (Blueberries)
Several Native American tribes have used blueberries for a variety of purposes, from food and medicine to spiritual practices. Here are a few tribes that have historically utilized blueberries:
Several Native American tribes have used blueberries for a variety of purposes, from food and medicine to spiritual practices. Here are a few tribes that have historically utilized blueberries:
May 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Star Berry Lore (Blueberries)
Several Native American tribes have used blueberries for a variety of purposes, from food and medicine to spiritual practices. Here are a few tribes that have historically utilized blueberries:
Several Native American tribes have used blueberries for a variety of purposes, from food and medicine to spiritual practices. Here are a few tribes that have historically utilized blueberries:
State of the Garden
May 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
State of the Garden
🌿 BLUEBERRIES — Vaccinium cyanococcus 💙
A delicious native of North America packed with nutrients, flavor, and versatility!
🔍 Quick Facts
🧬 Scientific Name: Vaccinium cyanococcus
📍 USDA Zones: 4–10
🧑🌾 Difficulty: Easy
A delicious native of North America packed with nutrients, flavor, and versatility!
🔍 Quick Facts
🧬 Scientific Name: Vaccinium cyanococcus
📍 USDA Zones: 4–10
🧑🌾 Difficulty: Easy
May 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🌿 BLUEBERRIES — Vaccinium cyanococcus 💙
A delicious native of North America packed with nutrients, flavor, and versatility!
🔍 Quick Facts
🧬 Scientific Name: Vaccinium cyanococcus
📍 USDA Zones: 4–10
🧑🌾 Difficulty: Easy
A delicious native of North America packed with nutrients, flavor, and versatility!
🔍 Quick Facts
🧬 Scientific Name: Vaccinium cyanococcus
📍 USDA Zones: 4–10
🧑🌾 Difficulty: Easy
🌿 A Brief History of Blueberries 🫐
Blueberries are native to North America and have been cherished by Indigenous peoples for centuries—for food, medicine, and spiritual practices. Fresh or dried, they were essential during harsh winters and held deep cultural significance.
Blueberries are native to North America and have been cherished by Indigenous peoples for centuries—for food, medicine, and spiritual practices. Fresh or dried, they were essential during harsh winters and held deep cultural significance.
May 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🌿 A Brief History of Blueberries 🫐
Blueberries are native to North America and have been cherished by Indigenous peoples for centuries—for food, medicine, and spiritual practices. Fresh or dried, they were essential during harsh winters and held deep cultural significance.
Blueberries are native to North America and have been cherished by Indigenous peoples for centuries—for food, medicine, and spiritual practices. Fresh or dried, they were essential during harsh winters and held deep cultural significance.
We love our garden no matter the weather. See you next Saturday for the rescheduled workshop.
May 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We love our garden no matter the weather. See you next Saturday for the rescheduled workshop.
🌿 Recipe: Blackberry Cobbler 🫐
Nothing says summer like a warm, bubbling blackberry cobbler—especially when made with berries from your own garden or a foraged patch of brambles. 🍇✨
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh (or frozen) blackberries
Nothing says summer like a warm, bubbling blackberry cobbler—especially when made with berries from your own garden or a foraged patch of brambles. 🍇✨
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh (or frozen) blackberries
May 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
🌿 Recipe: Blackberry Cobbler 🫐
Nothing says summer like a warm, bubbling blackberry cobbler—especially when made with berries from your own garden or a foraged patch of brambles. 🍇✨
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh (or frozen) blackberries
Nothing says summer like a warm, bubbling blackberry cobbler—especially when made with berries from your own garden or a foraged patch of brambles. 🍇✨
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh (or frozen) blackberries
🍇 Ancient & Modern Medicinal Uses of Blackberries 🍇
Did you know blackberries have been healing bodies for thousands of years?
👨⚕️ Hippocrates himself praised them for aiding digestion and fighting infections. The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed blackberries could
Did you know blackberries have been healing bodies for thousands of years?
👨⚕️ Hippocrates himself praised them for aiding digestion and fighting infections. The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed blackberries could
May 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
🍇 Ancient & Modern Medicinal Uses of Blackberries 🍇
Did you know blackberries have been healing bodies for thousands of years?
👨⚕️ Hippocrates himself praised them for aiding digestion and fighting infections. The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed blackberries could
Did you know blackberries have been healing bodies for thousands of years?
👨⚕️ Hippocrates himself praised them for aiding digestion and fighting infections. The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed blackberries could
🌿 Grow & Harvest Blackberries 🌿
Want to grow your own juicy blackberries? It’s easier than you think! Just give 'em some sun, space, and a little TLC. Here’s the scoop:
☀️ Sunlight: Full sun, edge habitat (6+ hrs/day)
🌱 Soil: Average, well-draining—no soggy roots!
Want to grow your own juicy blackberries? It’s easier than you think! Just give 'em some sun, space, and a little TLC. Here’s the scoop:
☀️ Sunlight: Full sun, edge habitat (6+ hrs/day)
🌱 Soil: Average, well-draining—no soggy roots!
May 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
🌿 Grow & Harvest Blackberries 🌿
Want to grow your own juicy blackberries? It’s easier than you think! Just give 'em some sun, space, and a little TLC. Here’s the scoop:
☀️ Sunlight: Full sun, edge habitat (6+ hrs/day)
🌱 Soil: Average, well-draining—no soggy roots!
Want to grow your own juicy blackberries? It’s easier than you think! Just give 'em some sun, space, and a little TLC. Here’s the scoop:
☀️ Sunlight: Full sun, edge habitat (6+ hrs/day)
🌱 Soil: Average, well-draining—no soggy roots!
🍇 BLACKBERRIES (Rubus v.)
Sweet, tart, juicy goodness — perfect for the garden and the plate! 💜🌿
📍 USDA Zones: 5–9
🧑🌾 Growing Difficulty: Easy
🍽 Flavor Profile: Juicy, succulent, sweet, tangy, tart
🥗 Uses: Food & folk medicine
💪 Nutrition: Vitamin C & K, fiber, manganese
Sweet, tart, juicy goodness — perfect for the garden and the plate! 💜🌿
📍 USDA Zones: 5–9
🧑🌾 Growing Difficulty: Easy
🍽 Flavor Profile: Juicy, succulent, sweet, tangy, tart
🥗 Uses: Food & folk medicine
💪 Nutrition: Vitamin C & K, fiber, manganese
April 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
🍇 BLACKBERRIES (Rubus v.)
Sweet, tart, juicy goodness — perfect for the garden and the plate! 💜🌿
📍 USDA Zones: 5–9
🧑🌾 Growing Difficulty: Easy
🍽 Flavor Profile: Juicy, succulent, sweet, tangy, tart
🥗 Uses: Food & folk medicine
💪 Nutrition: Vitamin C & K, fiber, manganese
Sweet, tart, juicy goodness — perfect for the garden and the plate! 💜🌿
📍 USDA Zones: 5–9
🧑🌾 Growing Difficulty: Easy
🍽 Flavor Profile: Juicy, succulent, sweet, tangy, tart
🥗 Uses: Food & folk medicine
💪 Nutrition: Vitamin C & K, fiber, manganese
Blackberry Bliss: Tales from the Bramble
🌿 Did you know blackberries are part of the rose family?
These juicy favorites grow wild across Europe, North America, and Asia — thriving with almost no effort!
🌿 Did you know blackberries are part of the rose family?
These juicy favorites grow wild across Europe, North America, and Asia — thriving with almost no effort!
April 28, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Blackberry Bliss: Tales from the Bramble
🌿 Did you know blackberries are part of the rose family?
These juicy favorites grow wild across Europe, North America, and Asia — thriving with almost no effort!
🌿 Did you know blackberries are part of the rose family?
These juicy favorites grow wild across Europe, North America, and Asia — thriving with almost no effort!
✨ It’s that time of year again! ✨
Join the Rutherford County Master Gardeners for their 2025 Annual Plant Swap — happening tomorrow!
📍 315 John R Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🕒 Don’t miss out on a chance to refresh your garden and connect with fellow plant lovers!
Join the Rutherford County Master Gardeners for their 2025 Annual Plant Swap — happening tomorrow!
📍 315 John R Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🕒 Don’t miss out on a chance to refresh your garden and connect with fellow plant lovers!
April 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
✨ It’s that time of year again! ✨
Join the Rutherford County Master Gardeners for their 2025 Annual Plant Swap — happening tomorrow!
📍 315 John R Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🕒 Don’t miss out on a chance to refresh your garden and connect with fellow plant lovers!
Join the Rutherford County Master Gardeners for their 2025 Annual Plant Swap — happening tomorrow!
📍 315 John R Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🕒 Don’t miss out on a chance to refresh your garden and connect with fellow plant lovers!
🫑 Cozy Night In: Stuffed Bell Pepper Magic 🫑
This week’s dinner hero? These cheesy, saucy stuffed bell peppers — filled with love, comfort, and a whole lotta flavor 💚🍅🧄
📝 What’s inside: • browned protein • Rice simmered with tomato + spices • Marinara magic + Worcestershire wink •
This week’s dinner hero? These cheesy, saucy stuffed bell peppers — filled with love, comfort, and a whole lotta flavor 💚🍅🧄
📝 What’s inside: • browned protein • Rice simmered with tomato + spices • Marinara magic + Worcestershire wink •
April 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
🫑 Cozy Night In: Stuffed Bell Pepper Magic 🫑
This week’s dinner hero? These cheesy, saucy stuffed bell peppers — filled with love, comfort, and a whole lotta flavor 💚🍅🧄
📝 What’s inside: • browned protein • Rice simmered with tomato + spices • Marinara magic + Worcestershire wink •
This week’s dinner hero? These cheesy, saucy stuffed bell peppers — filled with love, comfort, and a whole lotta flavor 💚🍅🧄
📝 What’s inside: • browned protein • Rice simmered with tomato + spices • Marinara magic + Worcestershire wink •
🌶️ Chili Growth & Harvest Tips 🌱
Did you know chili peppers grow as perennials in warm climates? But here in Middle TN, we often treat them as annuals.
☀️ Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
🌱 Space 18–24" apart
🪴 Loamy, well-drained soil
📅 Plant 2 weeks after the last frost (late April)
Did you know chili peppers grow as perennials in warm climates? But here in Middle TN, we often treat them as annuals.
☀️ Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
🌱 Space 18–24" apart
🪴 Loamy, well-drained soil
📅 Plant 2 weeks after the last frost (late April)
April 23, 2025 at 2:36 AM
🌶️ Chili Growth & Harvest Tips 🌱
Did you know chili peppers grow as perennials in warm climates? But here in Middle TN, we often treat them as annuals.
☀️ Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
🌱 Space 18–24" apart
🪴 Loamy, well-drained soil
📅 Plant 2 weeks after the last frost (late April)
Did you know chili peppers grow as perennials in warm climates? But here in Middle TN, we often treat them as annuals.
☀️ Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
🌱 Space 18–24" apart
🪴 Loamy, well-drained soil
📅 Plant 2 weeks after the last frost (late April)
🌶️ Pepper Power! 🌶️
From ancient markets to your kitchen garden 🍽️✨
🔍 Scientific name: Capsicum annuum
📍 USDA Zones: 3–11
👩🌾 Difficulty: Moderate
🥗 Flavor: Bitter, grassy, sweet, sometimes spicy
🍽️ Uses: Food, folk medicine, dye, sugar production
From ancient markets to your kitchen garden 🍽️✨
🔍 Scientific name: Capsicum annuum
📍 USDA Zones: 3–11
👩🌾 Difficulty: Moderate
🥗 Flavor: Bitter, grassy, sweet, sometimes spicy
🍽️ Uses: Food, folk medicine, dye, sugar production
April 22, 2025 at 3:45 AM
🌶️ Pepper Power! 🌶️
From ancient markets to your kitchen garden 🍽️✨
🔍 Scientific name: Capsicum annuum
📍 USDA Zones: 3–11
👩🌾 Difficulty: Moderate
🥗 Flavor: Bitter, grassy, sweet, sometimes spicy
🍽️ Uses: Food, folk medicine, dye, sugar production
From ancient markets to your kitchen garden 🍽️✨
🔍 Scientific name: Capsicum annuum
📍 USDA Zones: 3–11
👩🌾 Difficulty: Moderate
🥗 Flavor: Bitter, grassy, sweet, sometimes spicy
🍽️ Uses: Food, folk medicine, dye, sugar production
🌶️ Chili Peppers: From Aztec Stews to Kitchens Worldwide 🌶️
Did you know the humble bell pepper has ancient Mesoamerican roots? Long before they made their way into stir-fries and snack trays, Indigenous peoples like the Aztecs were crafting flavorful, nutrient-packed stews
Did you know the humble bell pepper has ancient Mesoamerican roots? Long before they made their way into stir-fries and snack trays, Indigenous peoples like the Aztecs were crafting flavorful, nutrient-packed stews
April 21, 2025 at 1:54 AM
🌶️ Chili Peppers: From Aztec Stews to Kitchens Worldwide 🌶️
Did you know the humble bell pepper has ancient Mesoamerican roots? Long before they made their way into stir-fries and snack trays, Indigenous peoples like the Aztecs were crafting flavorful, nutrient-packed stews
Did you know the humble bell pepper has ancient Mesoamerican roots? Long before they made their way into stir-fries and snack trays, Indigenous peoples like the Aztecs were crafting flavorful, nutrient-packed stews
Ever wanted to start a community garden but didn’t know where to begin? Let’s change that — together.
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop hosted by Murfreesboro Community Gardening! We’ll cover everything you need to know to start your own community garden.
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop hosted by Murfreesboro Community Gardening! We’ll cover everything you need to know to start your own community garden.
April 20, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Ever wanted to start a community garden but didn’t know where to begin? Let’s change that — together.
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop hosted by Murfreesboro Community Gardening! We’ll cover everything you need to know to start your own community garden.
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop hosted by Murfreesboro Community Gardening! We’ll cover everything you need to know to start your own community garden.
🔥 Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe 🔥
A little history: Beets aren’t just a veggie — they’re a cultural icon, medical marvel, and culinary treasure. From ancient Egypt’s dinner tables to your kitchen today, their sweet, earthy magic still shines.
A little history: Beets aren’t just a veggie — they’re a cultural icon, medical marvel, and culinary treasure. From ancient Egypt’s dinner tables to your kitchen today, their sweet, earthy magic still shines.
April 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🔥 Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe 🔥
A little history: Beets aren’t just a veggie — they’re a cultural icon, medical marvel, and culinary treasure. From ancient Egypt’s dinner tables to your kitchen today, their sweet, earthy magic still shines.
A little history: Beets aren’t just a veggie — they’re a cultural icon, medical marvel, and culinary treasure. From ancient Egypt’s dinner tables to your kitchen today, their sweet, earthy magic still shines.
🥬🌱 Grow Your Own Beets! 🌱🥬
Beets are tough little veggies that love cooler weather — perfect for early spring planting!
🌞 What They Like:
➡️ Full sun
➡️ Well-draining soil
➡️ pH between 6.0–7.0
Beets are tough little veggies that love cooler weather — perfect for early spring planting!
🌞 What They Like:
➡️ Full sun
➡️ Well-draining soil
➡️ pH between 6.0–7.0
April 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
🥬🌱 Grow Your Own Beets! 🌱🥬
Beets are tough little veggies that love cooler weather — perfect for early spring planting!
🌞 What They Like:
➡️ Full sun
➡️ Well-draining soil
➡️ pH between 6.0–7.0
Beets are tough little veggies that love cooler weather — perfect for early spring planting!
🌞 What They Like:
➡️ Full sun
➡️ Well-draining soil
➡️ pH between 6.0–7.0
🌱 Beets: The Sweet & Earthy Superfood You Need in Your Garden! 🌱
✍️ Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
📍 USDA Zones: 2-11
🧑🌾 Difficulty: Easy
🍽️ Flavor Profile: Earthy, floral, and naturally sweet ✨
🥗 Uses:
✔️ Food & fresh salads
✔️ Folk medicine remedies
✍️ Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
📍 USDA Zones: 2-11
🧑🌾 Difficulty: Easy
🍽️ Flavor Profile: Earthy, floral, and naturally sweet ✨
🥗 Uses:
✔️ Food & fresh salads
✔️ Folk medicine remedies
April 15, 2025 at 5:06 AM
🌱 Beets: The Sweet & Earthy Superfood You Need in Your Garden! 🌱
✍️ Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
📍 USDA Zones: 2-11
🧑🌾 Difficulty: Easy
🍽️ Flavor Profile: Earthy, floral, and naturally sweet ✨
🥗 Uses:
✔️ Food & fresh salads
✔️ Folk medicine remedies
✍️ Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
📍 USDA Zones: 2-11
🧑🌾 Difficulty: Easy
🍽️ Flavor Profile: Earthy, floral, and naturally sweet ✨
🥗 Uses:
✔️ Food & fresh salads
✔️ Folk medicine remedies
🌱 The Beet Goes On! 🌱
From ancient remedies to modern plates, few veggies have a story as colorful as the beet.
❤️ Did you know? Ancient Egyptians prized beets for their medicinal uses. Romans believed they could boost digestion, blood pressure, and athletic performance.
From ancient remedies to modern plates, few veggies have a story as colorful as the beet.
❤️ Did you know? Ancient Egyptians prized beets for their medicinal uses. Romans believed they could boost digestion, blood pressure, and athletic performance.
April 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
🌱 The Beet Goes On! 🌱
From ancient remedies to modern plates, few veggies have a story as colorful as the beet.
❤️ Did you know? Ancient Egyptians prized beets for their medicinal uses. Romans believed they could boost digestion, blood pressure, and athletic performance.
From ancient remedies to modern plates, few veggies have a story as colorful as the beet.
❤️ Did you know? Ancient Egyptians prized beets for their medicinal uses. Romans believed they could boost digestion, blood pressure, and athletic performance.
🌱 Homemade Black Bean Burgers that SLAP! 🍔✨
Protein-packed, flavor-loaded, and totally customizable.
🔥 What you’ll need:
🥫 2 cans black beans (drained + rinsed)
🌈 ¾ cup bell pepper + 1 cup yellow pepper (chopped)
🧄 3 garlic cloves (minced)
Protein-packed, flavor-loaded, and totally customizable.
🔥 What you’ll need:
🥫 2 cans black beans (drained + rinsed)
🌈 ¾ cup bell pepper + 1 cup yellow pepper (chopped)
🧄 3 garlic cloves (minced)
April 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
🌱 Homemade Black Bean Burgers that SLAP! 🍔✨
Protein-packed, flavor-loaded, and totally customizable.
🔥 What you’ll need:
🥫 2 cans black beans (drained + rinsed)
🌈 ¾ cup bell pepper + 1 cup yellow pepper (chopped)
🧄 3 garlic cloves (minced)
Protein-packed, flavor-loaded, and totally customizable.
🔥 What you’ll need:
🥫 2 cans black beans (drained + rinsed)
🌈 ¾ cup bell pepper + 1 cup yellow pepper (chopped)
🧄 3 garlic cloves (minced)