It’s
that time of year again. The leaves are almost gone, the air is cold,
and the plants have “gone to sleep.” We are thankful for the mild
weather that has allowed us to harvest cherry tomatoes almost until
Halloween! So it goes, all things must pass, and now, winter is coming.
We’ve had a brief but wonderful growing season at our school garden and
are thrilled with how many students and teachers have enjoyed this
beautiful space.
Although winter is arriving, this does not mean
that our season is over. Thanks to the hard work of Vassal Lane
students, we will continue to harvest greens such as kale, spinach, and
lettuce, throughout the winter. You may have noticed the structures
covering two of our garden beds. These are our hoop houses and they
would not have been possible were it not for the engineers and builders
of Vassal Lane. In the elective Food and the Future, students learned
about cold hardy crops, the various forms of cold frames, and ultimately
built their own hoop houses. Most recently, we harvested kale from our
hoop houses and had our own Thanksgiving feast of kale salad. Students
created their own dressing and included kohlrabi from the garden,
apples, avocados, and pickled peppers in their final dish.
If any
teacher is interested in utilizing the garden during the winter, or
would like to collaborate on lessons for spring, please reach out to Greg. He is happy to help.
Thank you!
Kate & Greg