Fall Bulb Planting and Urban Farm Prep

Week 4 of the college teacher strike. Getting a little tired of this, but making the best of my time. The main thing I have been doing is preparing for the 2018 flower growing season. I’ve been researching, digging, planning and planting a LOT of Fall planted, Spring flowering bulbs.  Seeds have been ordered, some…

Blog 3, semester 3: Personal Care and Self-sustainability

Self-care is often lacking in my life, no matter where I work – farm or classroom – as I am the kind of person who takes my job responsibilities seriously, am a perfectionist, and aim to please others. This tendency can often lead to burnout. What kinds of work/life balance strategies were there this summer…