Operation: Lawn to Lunch
Imagine having a partner through every step of your first garden. That's what Operation: Lawn to Lunch is all about.
Operation: Lawn to Lunch includes all of the seeds and transplants you will need to start your very own 4x8 square foot garden along with a garden map & planting instructions. The bundle also includes videos on key topics including,
Plants, seeds, and a planting calendar will be distributed at 2 dates and in 2 locations*.
IFC Customers: you will have just ONE pick up time and it will happen during the May30-June 1 IFC distribution cycle
IFC Bundles will not include lettuce or spinach but will have other warm season veggies instead.
April 18
May 16
*You will need to pick up both times as the first pick up will be for cool season crops that need planted earlier and the 2nd date will be to pick up warm season transplants like tomatoes and peppers. Alternative pick up times can be arranged at our farm located 3 miles East of Elk Horn.
Operation: Lawn to Lunch includes all of the seeds and transplants you will need to start your very own 4x8 square foot garden along with a garden map & planting instructions. The bundle also includes videos on key topics including,
- Site Selection
- Ground Prep
- Planting
- Pruning
- Harvesting
Plants, seeds, and a planting calendar will be distributed at 2 dates and in 2 locations*.
IFC Customers: you will have just ONE pick up time and it will happen during the May30-June 1 IFC distribution cycle
IFC Bundles will not include lettuce or spinach but will have other warm season veggies instead.
April 18
- 5-5:45pm at the Danish Windmill parking lot in Elk Horn
- 6:15- 7pm at the Atlantic City Park
May 16
- 5-5:45pm at the Danish Windmill parking lot in Elk Horn
- 6:15-7pm at the Atlantic City Park
*You will need to pick up both times as the first pick up will be for cool season crops that need planted earlier and the 2nd date will be to pick up warm season transplants like tomatoes and peppers. Alternative pick up times can be arranged at our farm located 3 miles East of Elk Horn.
17 veggies & herbs
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Cucumbers
Red onions Yellow onions Bell pepper Jalapeno pepper Tomato, slicer Tomato, cherry Basil Parsley |
Lettuce
Spinach Cabbage Sweet Potatoes Cantaloupe Zucchini Sweet Alyssum Radish (seeds) Green Beans (seeds) |
Videos
Emily and Nathan have carefully curated a series of videos to help you with your gardening journey.
Video topics include:
Site Selection
Ground prep
Planting
Pruning
Harvesting
Video topics include:
Site Selection
Ground prep
Planting
Pruning
Harvesting
Question & Answer
Do I have to have a raised garden bed to participate in Operation: Lawn to Lunch?
Absolutely not! In fact our Ground Prep video is all about preparing a space that is currently grass (lawn) into a garden.
Do I have to have a tiller to start a garden?
No! In our Ground Prep video we demonstrate a low cost, low input, no till method to prepare the ground for your garden using just a shovel or potato fork and cardboard. We want gardens to be accessible to as many people as possible and so our program focuses on low input/low cost gardening methods.
Can I use a tiller to prepare my ground?
Absolutely! If you have access to a tiller and want to use it to get your Lawn to Lunch garden started, go for it!
What if I want to put my garden in a raised bed?
Go for it! Raised beds are attractive and bring the ground up to your level. Raised beds can make gardening more accessible for those with limited mobility.
More info on raised beds here.
Do I have to do everything exactly how you tell me to?
No! We offer instruction and tips based on our experiences and what we know has worked well for us and for many others. With that said, there is more than one ‘right’ way to garden and if something doesn’t work for you, switch it up! We are even willing to talk through your specific scenario if that is helpful to you
What if I don’t like beets (or carrots or jalapenos or….)
No problem! We provide extra seed for all of the direct seed crops so if you know your family just will not eat beets, you can plant those squares to radishes or green beans.
With that said, I do encourage you to try all the veggies – it’s amazing how different veggies taste when you grow them yourself ;) kids especially are much more interested in trying foods that they have helped to grow and/or prepare.
I’ve never had fresh basil (beets, spinach,….) before – how will I know what to do with it?
We provide recipes as well as harvest & preparation tips in the private Operation: Lawn to Lunch Facebook group
What tools do I need to start a Lawn to Lunch garden?
We provide the plants, the seeds and row cover to protect crops from frost.
You will need to have a trowel, a shovel or potato fork, cardboard, scissors, hose or watering can, one stake for trellising zucchini, & another 2 stakes and a chunk of cattle panel or netting (or 2 tomato cages) for taming the tomatoes
What to do if I can't plant my plants right away?
A few days won't hurt anything! You will need to water your plants once a day until you can plant them. Ideally, keep the plants outside in a area where they will be at least somewhat protected from wind until you can plant.
Absolutely not! In fact our Ground Prep video is all about preparing a space that is currently grass (lawn) into a garden.
Do I have to have a tiller to start a garden?
No! In our Ground Prep video we demonstrate a low cost, low input, no till method to prepare the ground for your garden using just a shovel or potato fork and cardboard. We want gardens to be accessible to as many people as possible and so our program focuses on low input/low cost gardening methods.
Can I use a tiller to prepare my ground?
Absolutely! If you have access to a tiller and want to use it to get your Lawn to Lunch garden started, go for it!
What if I want to put my garden in a raised bed?
Go for it! Raised beds are attractive and bring the ground up to your level. Raised beds can make gardening more accessible for those with limited mobility.
More info on raised beds here.
Do I have to do everything exactly how you tell me to?
No! We offer instruction and tips based on our experiences and what we know has worked well for us and for many others. With that said, there is more than one ‘right’ way to garden and if something doesn’t work for you, switch it up! We are even willing to talk through your specific scenario if that is helpful to you
What if I don’t like beets (or carrots or jalapenos or….)
No problem! We provide extra seed for all of the direct seed crops so if you know your family just will not eat beets, you can plant those squares to radishes or green beans.
With that said, I do encourage you to try all the veggies – it’s amazing how different veggies taste when you grow them yourself ;) kids especially are much more interested in trying foods that they have helped to grow and/or prepare.
I’ve never had fresh basil (beets, spinach,….) before – how will I know what to do with it?
We provide recipes as well as harvest & preparation tips in the private Operation: Lawn to Lunch Facebook group
What tools do I need to start a Lawn to Lunch garden?
We provide the plants, the seeds and row cover to protect crops from frost.
You will need to have a trowel, a shovel or potato fork, cardboard, scissors, hose or watering can, one stake for trellising zucchini, & another 2 stakes and a chunk of cattle panel or netting (or 2 tomato cages) for taming the tomatoes
What to do if I can't plant my plants right away?
A few days won't hurt anything! You will need to water your plants once a day until you can plant them. Ideally, keep the plants outside in a area where they will be at least somewhat protected from wind until you can plant.
What Our Members Are Saying!
"We had never had a garden before and Brun Ko Farm’s Lawn to Lunch program was perfect for us! They give you the seeds and starter plants at the right time. The combination of weekly videos and tasks was super helpful. Emily always answered questions and gave feedback. We will definitely be a return customer and have the confidence to add to our garden and grow more food!"
~Alexsis
"[Operation: Lawn to Lunch] gave us the confidence to finally start a garden!"
"It's been sooo fun to grow our own food!"
"I was out of town for the week .... came home to 3lbs 14oz of green beans!"
"Thanks for the nudge to just do it."
"These [videos] are great!"