Planting for the Future
Chestnuts are called the Bread Tree as the nuts are similar to grain nutritionally. They can be eaten fresh or milled into a flour. Chestnuts were once a staple throughout much of the eastern United states, both for humans and wildlife, and today, they are a staple in parts of Europe and Asia. Chestnut trees can … Continue reading Why are we planting chestnuts?
Matt Poole of Hotel Washington will be preparing the entree this year for Dinner in the Vineyard, Thursday August 29 on Washington Island. “I don’t always get to be there with guests while they are enjoying their meal,” said Poole. “I’m excited to be able to share a meal, especially at Gathering Ground which captures my … Continue reading Dinner in the Vineyard; Featured Chef
By Sheridan Ash Gathering Ground, the Washington Island based nonprofit dedicated to the education and promotion of sustainable agriculture, has welcomed four new members to the board of directors. Jeannie Kokes, Steve Lynch, Jessica Dennis and Joanne Jack. Jeannie Kokes combines her two great loves through her work at Gathering Ground: the environment … Continue reading Meet Gathering Ground’s Newest Board Members
This article first appeared in the Washington Island Observer. By Sheridan Ash, Gathering Ground intern. 2019 marks the second year that Gathering Ground is tending the vineyard on the Island. Because the organization’s mission is to educate youth and adults in sustainable agriculture and to strengthen the health of the environment and community, Gathering Ground … Continue reading Gathering Ground looking at solutions to destructive beetles
Because the question of wastewater is a timely issue right now on the Island and throughout Door County, Gathering Ground asked its intern Sheridan Ash to attend the talk with Dr. Bouchardt in Egg Harbor earlier last month. “What you put on the land, you will drink,” Microbiologist Dr. Mark Borchardt explained the general rule of thumb … Continue reading Door and Kewaunee geology a factor in groundwater contamination
This article first appeared in the Washington Island Observer By Jessica Dennis On Wednesday, May 29, students in grades 3-12 had the opportunity to give back to our community through a service learning day at Gathering Grounds with Russell and Alessandra Rolffs. Through a race in the vineyard, students picked up pruned pieces of the … Continue reading Island School at Gathering Ground
First published in the Observer By Russell Rolffs, Gathering Ground executive director Recently I saw a sign at the entrance of a garden that read: “If nothing is eating your plants, your garden is not part of the ecosystem.” The message to gardeners, I think, is to be proud when your plants are preyed upon … Continue reading Planning Ahead for the Rose Chafer
