Spring has sprung and we need more space!

The 92nd Street Farm-patch is finally taking shape. The greenhouse is structurally complete, plants are being planted, seeds sown, and the mason bees released. We have plants and seeds up the wazoo and more planed. The 46th Street Farm-patch is being prepped for summer veggies, and some herbs, strawberries and rhubarb are already going in. Our winter garden is still going kale crazy.

With all of this we need more space. Our current patches just aren't quite enough to produce for a restaurant, personal needs, and for a farm stand.  Perhaps you, dear reader, can help.

What we are looking for:  A mid to large (Seattle large, so we know we wont get huge) sized yard, front or back, that has partial to full sun. Grass sod is workable, and existing beds would be amazing. At the very least there has to have been things, even if only grass/weeds, growing there for a couple of years (i.e. no scorched earth). Ideally this location would be north of the Lake Washington Ship Canal (between Lake Union and Shoreline). West of I-5 is a bonus, but not required.

What to expect from us: We need access only to your yard, and access to an outdoor spigot for watering needs. We will also need free reign to plant what we need. In return you will get a share of the produce and an enhanced yard. Since our gardens are a mix of veggies and flowers, expect a more productive and beautiful environment.

So spread the word. Even if you personally do not have what we are looking for, perhaps you have a friend, co-worker or relative who does. Our mission is to build a life around growing Seattle's local food system, and by helping us find some growing space, you will be helping with that as well. It takes a community to feed a community.

Thanks in advance! If you have such a space in mind we can arrange a site visit. Contact us via facebook or email at flyingbearfarm@gmail.com

 - Ben