Tag Archives: Organization
Farm presentation at the Rotary Club of McAllen
Recently, I got the opportunity to speak at a Rotary Club meeting and showcase the farm. I didn’t really know much about the Rotary Club so I did some research.
On the Farm: Building a DIY Greenhouse (For less than you think)
So, I have been thinking about building a greenhouse since I started work on the farm and the Christmas Break gave me the perfect opportunity to build that idea out.
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
A Lesson in Efficiency: DIY Seed Tape
I am always looking for ways to cut down my time spent doing things that could be consolidated. Take planting seeds for example. Conventional wisdom has taught that you either direct seed and must thin seedlings later, or use transplants. … Continue reading
Thunderstorms, PVC, and a Germination Station
We finally got rain. It moved in beautifully around 8:30 am or so and gave the growing plants a nice drink. While it was raining, I was inside the shed working on fixing an old fluorescent light that was laying … Continue reading
On The Farm: Environment Club Weekly
It’s always nice when you don’t have to do all the digging. Some student from the College Prep Environment Club came by on Thursday after school and helped begin shoveling a path from the back of the farm to … Continue reading
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