P.B. Young Elementary: A Flourishing School Garden

Some students already attend classes in person at the school. This last Thursday was a Dinner Day –parents and caregivers received meals when they came to collect the children at 3:30pm. And as a result of the efforts of Jim Gwathmey and some NMGs, the adults could also take home some fresh-picked collard greens.  

It’s too early for collards, you say? They need a touch of frost to be sweet? Yes, if served the traditional Southern way… But Jim suggests sampling this recipe for Brazilian Collards; just collards, olive oil & lots of garlic (note how the collards are cut). He and his wife were regulars at a Brazilian restaurant and highly recommend this version.

To learn more, check out this info sheet NC State, Collard Greens, which has all you ever wanted to know about collards – including some other very tasty-looking recipes.