Thanks to Mark for sending “from NoMa/Near Northeast. This is the first time I’ve grown trombetta squash. They are easy to grow and pretty pest resistant. If you pick them early they have the properties of a summer squash and if you let them stay on the vine they have the properties of a winter squash. The longest one measured 35”. (more…)


Thanks to David for sending from Logan Circle/Shaw: “Sage, rosemary, mint, dill, figs and pomegranate flowers…”

Please send your hauls to [email protected] and let me know what neighborhood it was grown in. Entries will be accepted through Labor Day weekend.  Great Garden Haul is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

And thanks to Lynn for sending this beautiful Chevy Nova from Dupont.

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Thanks to The Spaniard for sending the above from Hill East: “First batch of blackberries this season”

Thanks to Toni sending the below from Brentwood: The romanesco and cauliflower are the colors they are because of simple sun exposure. They taste the same!”

Please send your hauls to [email protected] and let me know what neighborhood it was grown in. Entries will be accepted through Labor Day weekend.  Great Garden Haul is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.



300 V Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’m writing in the hopes you can share about the free produce distribution that Common Good City Farm is doing every Wednesday from 4pm-6pm at their farm in LeDroit Park (300 V St NW). I’m a volunteer there and want to make sure the city knows about this effort- access to healthy food is so important, especially if you’re out protesting! The farm is distributing pre-packaged boxes (for food safety/Covid reasons) of fresh, organic produce from farms around the DMV area, completely free. Last week, boxes included broccoli, salad greens, sweet potatoes, rhubarb, and more. This will change weekly, but it’s always a great selection! (more…)


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