July 2010
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A Day on the Farm
Working on the farm with Youth Farm Managers Elis and Cristy can be … “interesting.” I never know what they are going to do next! Forcing me to weed the garden or eat raw onions are among some of the hardships I face while working with them. The plants come first in this profession, and I make many sacrifices to keep them entertained. Earlier today, I pruned tomato plants to get fruits...
March 2010
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Seed Starting
There may still be snow outside, but we are busy planting- tomatoes and peppers inside, brassicas, members of the chicory family and lettuce in a greenhouse outside. Seeds are germinating and the the 2010 growing season in Montgomery County has begun.