Tag Archives: garden preparation

More field preparations at Parr Field

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Miguel

Today we work on the third and final growing “bed” of the Parr Field Garden Project.  I say “bed” because I am “rows” type of farmer.  I have read criticisms of the row method in favor of raised beds but … Continue reading →

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Ready to plant at Parr Field

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Miguel

After today we are ready to plant the main part of the school garden, our milpa.  You can see the rows look real nice.  We use a hiller/furrower attachment on the back of the tiller to make our rows straight … Continue reading →

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More garden soil preparations at Parr Field

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Miguel

Garden soil preparations are easy, they just take time and effort.  I would call it art more than I would call it work.  We come upon the field as an unruly, unkempt piece of land and begin the process of … Continue reading →

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