All ages helping the garden grow!

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kale flip bed with family_1 year old_1465We had a great work part on the last Wednesday of August, with all ages coming to help us harvest (180 lbs!) and turn over beds for fall plantings.kale harvest loretta_1448Our Rainbow Lacinato kale planted in March has been a steady producer all season long, but it was time to take it out.kale camille august1_1451The new kale we planted in the summer is so prolific, tender and enormous!beet riley_1458 beets washed riley_1459Riley had fun harvesting beets, and very carefully washing and laying them out to dry.basil harvesting hoophouse_1446  carrots august harvesting anne_1452We also harvested basil, beans, carrots, lettuce, collards, arugula, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, ground cherries, pears, asian pears and leeks!lettuce end august_1402 pumpkin_1412More veggies on the way!

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