I can’t believe we are more than halfway through July! The summer is really flying by, especially with the gardens keeping us busy. The plants are not slowing down anytime soon, and neither are we! Take a look at what’s new in the garden! You can see the first peppers growing, both sweet banana peppersContinue reading “Just Keep Growing”
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A Very Peas-Full Garden
After a fun and relaxing Fourth of July weekend, we are back in the garden, where there is definitely no shortage of work to be done! Weeding, watering, and fertilizing are the main tasks to be completed each week. All of this helps our plants to continue to grow big and tall and yield veryContinue reading “A Very Peas-Full Garden”
Red White and Blue
Happy Fourth of July weekend! Yesterday we celebrated Independence Day, but I’m sure the celebration is continuing through the weekend for many people. What a great time for being outdoors, being with family and friends, enjoying delicious food, and celebrating our freedom and the wonderful country we live in! Even our gardens are in the patriotic spirit,Continue reading “Red White and Blue”
Summer is Heating Up
It’s hard to believe that July is just around the corner. Before you know it, our garden will be in full swing with plenty of colorful flowers and produce. You can start to see it beginning even now! In the Sullivan Memorial Garden, we recently planted a new type of spinach, Spinach Galilee, that is betterContinue reading “Summer is Heating Up”
Bring on the Sunshine!
Happy summer! School is finally out, the sun is shining, and the produce is growing in the garden! My name is Mary-Kate, and I am the summer intern with Dexter Farm to School. I am a graduate student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health studying nutrition. I love being outside and gardening,Continue reading “Bring on the Sunshine!”