Another summer has come, and that means it’s time for another article from your favorite farm-centric non-profit blog.
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Starting off with the most noticeable change, Legacy Farms greatly expanded their garden space at Temple Hall. Legacy’s plot of land has tripled thanks to a generous donation from Temple Hall.
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When you really think about it, the new apprentices and flowers aren’t so different from each other. Both of them need help and structure in order to become the best buds they can be.
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Having a summer job working in the garden and writing for the non-profit has meant a lot to me. I’ve met some great people, got to try new foods, worked hard in the summer heat, and I’ve even got some great job experience that’ll help me with my career path.
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Have you ever thought about two foods being merged into one? It’s a crazy concept I know, but could you imagine something being born from an idea like this?
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One way Ian stands out from the rest of the mentors is that he, like many of the apprentices, is neurodiverse. In his case, he has a learning disability. What I find interesting about that is that Ian wears his neurodiversity like a badge of honor because he believes it has made him a stronger person.
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Fertilizing is a task I think a lot of people struggle with because it's something that is hard to do well. What I mean by that is, what should you ask yourself when fertilizing your plants?
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While doing this, I find a topic to write about and start gathering information on said topic. Then over the course of the week I draft, edit, revise, and finalize my article. Then after all my hard work and mentoring from staff members, my article is published.
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Let’s take a look at the freshest leaf on the chopping block: mint! Mentha or mint, is a genus of plants that reside within the Lamiaceae family along with deadnettle and sage. There are about 24 different types of mint leaves such as peppermint, spearmint, cornmint, and apple mint just to name a few.
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Tomatillos have been cultivated for hundreds of years now. They were harvested by Aztecs and Mayans prior to Columbian colonization, and were considered important to the two groups because of their large populations and the amount of tomatillos that were yielded.
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One of my favorite things about Legacy Farms is knowing that I reap what I sow. The first time I harvested a crop felt very gratifying, like my effort had really paid off. I feel similarly when it comes to school, put in the effort and I get good grades. In the garden, I can physically hold my success and even make a meal out of it.
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Why should you grow chard? Well as it turns out, chard is a superfood and one of the healthiest veggies on planet earth.
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