We have been VERY busy on the farm this past month. We decided not to till our 1/2 acre plot of land so we have been working it by hand with a broadfork, removing old crops, removing plastic mulch, and pulling out weeds as we go. We are cover cropping with a variety of green manures including: Austrian winter peas, rye, an edible winter mix, fava beans, and garbonzo beans. We are a bit late in the season for planting- but we are going for it- trying to improve our soil. I have been throughout impressed by the kids persistence in the hard labor of broadforking.
We are also starting production inside the greenhouse. Last week we planted our first round of lettuces and greens! We are still experimenting with seed, growing medium and container. So hopefully we will have a wonderful salad mix to market in a few weeks!
Also, our greenhouse is getting a new cover! We were hit hard by the hail storm last spring and our double layer poly cover is in no shape for winter. This Saturday we are having a recover work part at the farm, come join us!
Big Up guys, we are together at heart.
ReplyDeleteWe too(Pambazuka Development Initiative) advocate for environmental conservation with our source of inspiration being from The Great, Late Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wangari Maathai.
"PAMBAZUKA" is a Swahili word for DAWN.
Still being young, the youth initiative searches for talents, co operations, support and sponsorships from the government and other willing corporates.
We look forward to partnering with you.
Good time to you all.