Friends of Shiloh Garden-Shiloh Field

Friends of Shiloh Garden-Shiloh Field Friends of Shiloh Garden Shiloh Field is a community garden providing fresh produce to those in need. We are the largest community garden in the United States.

Friends of Shiloh Garden mission statement: Friends of Shiloh Garden promotes and supports food production for low and moderate-income families, and educates the public on various garden techniques. We currently provide fresh grown produce to 13 different agencies in Denton County. These agencies include Fred Moore Day Care, Monsignor King Shelter, Our Daily Bread, Freedom Food Pantry, MLK Recrea

tion Center, Solutions of North Texas, First Refuge, Freedom House, Salvation Army, Vision Ministries, Friends of the Family, CCA and Denton Food Bank. Please visit our website at www.shilohfield.com for additional information.

06/13/2026

It's potato harvesting season again! Thank you to for the funds to purchase a potato harvester a couple of years ago. We'll post updates on poundage starting Monday!

Canned Potatoes Wash, trim, peal (optional) potatoes.Cut into chunks.Boil for 10 minutes.Pack into sterilized canning ja...
06/13/2026

Canned Potatoes
Wash, trim, peal (optional) potatoes.
Cut into chunks.
Boil for 10 minutes.
Pack into sterilized canning jars. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to each can.
Fill with boiling water. Seal with sterilized jar lids.
Process in water bath for 2 1/2 hours.

A very big shout out to Brett & David; the two volunteers who came out today (Friday). Yall did an AWESOME job weeding t...
06/12/2026

A very big shout out to Brett & David; the two volunteers who came out today (Friday). Yall did an AWESOME job weeding the asparagus bed. And look at those smiles in the heat/humidity! Again....awesome job guys.

Canned Carrots Wash, scrape, & rinse. Slice, dice, or leave whole.Boil 3 minutes. Pack into HOT sterilized canning jars....
06/11/2026

Canned Carrots
Wash, scrape, & rinse. Slice, dice, or leave whole.
Boil 3 minutes. Pack into HOT sterilized canning jars. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to each jar. Cover with fresh boiling water. Seal.
Process for 2 1/2 hours in water bath.

"Perfect" Pickled Onions 4-5 medium onions 3 cloves garlic, pealed/sliced3 jalapeno/other pepper, seeds & membranes remo...
06/10/2026

"Perfect" Pickled Onions
4-5 medium onions
3 cloves garlic, pealed/sliced
3 jalapeno/other pepper, seeds & membranes removed
6 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Sterilize at least 3 jars and canning lids & keep hot.
Combine vinegar, water, pepper flakes, sugar, salt & peppercorns in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often until sugar/salt is dissolved. Remove from heat.
Slice onions into thin rings.
Into each jar place onions, 1 clove garlic, 1 jalapeno, & 2 bay leaves. Ladle hot liquid into jars covering onions. Seal immediately. Store for at least 24 hours before serving.

Thank you to Nico and his brother for helping feed the chickens on Monday! He is holding one of the pullets.
06/10/2026

Thank you to Nico and his brother for helping feed the chickens on Monday! He is holding one of the pullets.

Copper Pennies (from "Cowtown Stitchers" cookbook Fort Worth, Texas 1986 (The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.) from...
06/08/2026

Copper Pennies (from "Cowtown Stitchers" cookbook Fort Worth, Texas 1986 (The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.) from Frances Hargis.
4-6 cups carrots; sliced
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup tomato soup (I used tomato juice)
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup salad oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
dash of tobasco
Cook all in large metal pot for 10 minutes.
Ladle into sterilized canning jars. Seal. Water bath for 3 hours.

Copper Pennies (from "Cowtown Stitchers" cookbook Fort Worth, Texas 1986 (The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.) from...
06/08/2026

Copper Pennies (from "Cowtown Stitchers" cookbook Fort Worth, Texas 1986 (The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.) from Frances Hargis.
4-6 cups carrots; sliced, cooked, cooled
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup tomato soup (I used tomato juice)
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup salad oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
dash of tobasco
Mix all together. Marinate in refrigerator over night or several hours.

6/8/2026 It's harvest time for the Kiowa blackberries. This year's crop are very large, prolific, and quite tasty.Thanks...
06/08/2026

6/8/2026 It's harvest time for the Kiowa blackberries. This year's crop are very large, prolific, and quite tasty.
Thanks to the volunteers for harvesting through the thorns.
And a special thanks to the volunteer with the machette for chopping down the overgrown weeds!

Address

1650 Nottingham Drive
Denton, TX
76209

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 12pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12pm
Thursday 7:30am - 12pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm
Saturday 7:30am - 12pm

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