George Swanson, Laraway’s part-time Land Steward,
and a gentleman farmer with his own acreage in the Northeast Kingdom, has been
planning plantings for when the snow melts and the ground rejuvenates. He
sketched out a plan for crop rotation, to make the most of our fertile,
certified-organic soil along the Lamoille River. He is planning a new plot for
tomatoes, strategically located to minimize blight. After consulting with Lisa
Rock, our inspired and creative cook, George will plant more root crops and
increase potato production. We want to
grow what Lisa and Dave can use in the kitchen---and lots of it! The root
cellar in our farmhouse can store about 400 pounds of produce. George is aiming to fill the space with
healthy, nutritious veggies for our cafeteria.
“The saying goes ‘any month with R in its
spelling is a month for tree pruning.’.
Our first tree pruning student workshop starts February 22 (weather
permitting) and will continue into March,” George said. It looks like snowshoes will be needed!”
Seed starts will take root in Laraway’s
classrooms in March and April, presaging what we hope will be a plentiful
growing season. Feeding kids healthy
food helps them grow…and learn. Teaching
kids to grow their own vegetables satisfies their appetites while equipping
them with self-sustaining skills for adulthood.
Stay tuned…and WATCH OUR GARDEN GROW!
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