Even in the dead of winter, there is a lot growing in our garden. We have been harvesting broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and peas, to name a few. Along with a new student and her mom, I cut a large cauliflower and then delivered it to the cafeteria. That's my favorite garden activity, rain or shine.
The citrus trees produced a large quantity of tangerines as well as lemons. The peach trees are in bloom. We recently planted/ transplanted about 60 apple trees with the help of the Warm Climate Apple Tree expert, Kevin Hauser. The trees are already starting to bud and blossom.
Tony Inaba, Commonly known around here as Tony the Strawberry Man, has helped us get several hundred strawberry plants off to an early start. The bright red berries are really striking as they stand out against the loam.
The two guys that you you would probably meet in the garden on any given morning are Tom and Wes. They have been working on irrigation, pruning, and delivering winter produce to the senior citizens who frequent the Stratton Community Center across the street. They have been both working in the garden for about 3 years, employed through a partnership with Parks and Recreation.
Few students have been in the garden over the past few weeks. The rain will give way to sun, prompting the overwhelming need for students to pull weeds.
Emerson's resident Master Composter Claire Carbonell, has been meeting with the Green Team planning a project called "Let Us Grow Lettuce!" A greenhouse has been ordered to help regulate water for a controlled experiment. I'll tell more about this project later.
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