Turning over the soil and clearing the weeds- by Mhaya and Elle

In this post, we will look at the students preparing the plots for planting.

 My classmates are getting rid of the weeds via manual labor. Using pesticides would be easier, but not as good for the environment (right).

After a long day of ridding our assigned plots from the weeds that infested them, some kids began raking the dirt to get it its humus dark color that it needs for it to be healthy (left).

 Emma is seen working hard flipping the soil to mix existing nutrients thoroughly. Others can be seen working to get weeds out with hoes and placing healthy dirt on to their plots ( right).

By the end of two days the students had cleared their plots and our farm was on its way to productivity! -Mhaya and Elle (Student Post)

A fresh start to the 2013 season!Finding our plots!

Welcome back to the Village School Farm. We are off to a late start this year due to the chilly March and April we have had. However, in our first post of the year I will introduce you to the garden before we let the students describe their farming methodology. We hope you enjoy!

Below,  the students take a look at the plots. This year the students were able to choose their own 4’X4’ plot.

The students are standing in their selected plots.

 At the end of our first day outside the students had selected their plots and they are ready to dig in!

-Toby Hatten