Father’s Day Bouquets Locally and sustainably grown, of course, our Father’s Day bouquets are a gorgeous combination of our own locally-grown flowers in a recycled quart-size mason jar. Click here to order a bouquet, available for pick up on Saturday, June 17, at CommonWealth Urban Farms, 3310 N. Olie, OKC. Cost is $25. Or compose your […]
Hoop House Update “When humans make plans, the gods laugh.” Well, the garden gods must have had a good chuckle Wednesday afternoon, when our hoop house was inadvertently left closed up for an hour or two. When I found it, the temperature inside was an impressive 160 degrees. The inhabitants did not fare well: cucumber, […]
Garden School this Saturday Soil Testing & Growing Nutrient-Dense Food Saturday, May 20, 11 am to noon $5 payable on-site CommonWealth Urban Farms, 3310 N. Olie, OKC Instructor: Jordan DavisWhen it comes to growing food, soil is everything. Well, almost everything—sunlight and water are pretty important, too. And weather. And timing. But soil quality is HUGE! […]
Slow Flowers Honor Mom with beautiful, locally-grown flowers for Mothers Day! Bouquets & Flower Buffet Saturday, May 13—9 a.m. to Noon CommonWealth Urban Farms, 3310 N. Olie, OKC. Flower Buffet. From 9 am to noon on Saturday, May 13, we’ll have a gorgeous spread of flowers and foliage. Pick out as many stems as you […]
Slow Flowers: Delphiniums in Oklahoma? Really? I’ll share my secret. Years ago, I learned that many cold hardy crops, like spinach, kale, carrots and green onions could be planted outside in the fall and would overwinter for an early spring harvest—especially if given some protection. Turns out the same is true of flowers! Thanks to the […]
After lunch, they returned their tools back to the shed and found a mound of food ready for them to transport home. “This is too much!” said Skye, crouching down to look through the pile. “Your fair share,” said Sela, smiling. “If you get the chance, save the seeds and bring them back to me […]
Garden School How to Grow a Vegetable Garden Even Though You’ve Never Planted a Seed in Your Life Saturday, March 25 11 am to noon, $5 payable on-site 3310 N. Olie It’s actually pretty simple! Participants will help plant a container garden that can be scaled up or down, and is suitable for backyards, front […]
Food Forest Workshop—Saturday, March 18 Have you ever tasted a pawpaw, the native fruit with a flavor of mango-meets-banana custard? How about sweet, tiny kiwi berries? Or melt-in-your-mouth asian persimmons? These unusual fruits — along with figs, gooseberries, mulberries and goumi berries — are part of the design of a new food forest at CommonWealth […]
Garden School 2017! At CommonWealth, we are passionate about sharing our knowledge of gardening, and growing community. Learning how to grow our own food empowers us to make healthier food choices, save money, and protect the environment. Plus, (and this is a huge plus!) gardening has a way of turning strangers into neighbors. We’re looking […]
Calling All Apprentices! Are you hungry to learn how to grow food sustainably? Do you have a secret dream to be an urban farmer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! CommonWealth now offers an apprenticeship program for anyone excited about urban farming, or for home gardeners who want to step up their knowledge to […]
