Monthly Archives: December 2011
IDEA at the Weslaco Farmer’s Market
So what is a farmer to do with extra produce sitting in the ground? Sell it to the staff. What about if there aren’t any staff because they are on break? Go to the nearest farmer’s market.
Animal Control: Those Rascally Rabbits
They are cute. They are cuddly. They are eating everything in the garden. I had noticed a plant or two looking chewed by something bigger than the leaf cutter ants or the cabbage worms a few weeks ago. It wasn’t … Continue reading
Environment Club Breaks New Ground…Literally
The Environment Club began moving earth for their raised bed garden project. They are planning on growing and selling their produce on-campus and at local farmers markets. The Environment Club leaders have been diligently working on a grant that will … Continue reading
The First Harvest: Lettuce and Spinach
The first harvest has finally started! The lettuce and spinach took about 38 days to go from seed to the students’ plates. The first harvest was actually on November 28th and will continue up until the end of the semester … Continue reading
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