Welcome to The Great Garden

The Great Garden project was conceived in 2004 to provide an opportunity for students and community members to learn about healthier eating habits, and the skills and space to be able to grow their own food. In addition, a percentage of the garden's harvests will go to the local food banks, providing many community members with fresh locally grown produce. 

The Great Garden is passionate about growing a strong healthy community. Together we can and will grow not only fresh locally grown food, but a healthy place for our family, friends and neighbors.


The Great Garden Needs You!

The Great Garden needs your support to be successful. If you are interested in making a donation, volunteering, or have an idea, contact Sarah Turner. (refer to contact information)

Interested In Renting a Garden Plot?

If you are interested in renting a garden plot at The Great Garden click here for gardening guidelines, and plot renter information.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Veggie of the month...CARROTS

Low Fat Carrot Cake ingredients list:

CAKE:
3 medium eggs.
2 cups of grated carrots.
1 ¼ cups of unbleached all-purpose flour.
1 cup of whole wheat flour.
1 cup of unsweetened apple sauce.
¾ cup of packed brown sugar.
½ cup of vegetable oil.
½ cup of raisins.
½ cup of walnut pieces.
2 teaspoons of baking powder.
2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
1 teaspoon of baking soda.
¼ teaspoon of nutmeg.

FROSTING:
5 oz of cream cheese.
1 ½ cups of icing sugar.

Instructions for Low Fat Carrot Cake:

In a suitably sized mixing bowl, combine both the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flor, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, raisins and walnuts. Whisk together the carrots, apple sauce, sugar, vegetable oil and eggs; then gently stir into the flour mixture.

Transfer to an oiled 9inch spring-form pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60 minutes.

While the cake is baking, begin preparing the frosting by mixing your desired amount of starsol icing sugar into the cream cheese.

Once the cake is cooked, allow to cool then add the frosting

http://www.carrotrecipes.net/low-fat-carrot-cake.html