An Ode to Butternut Squash
Oh, butternut squash, why do we love thee? You lay in our fields, patiently awaiting harvest. You store in our pantry, patiently waiting again. Your vibrant color of orange, ready
Field Notes: Three Days of Summer
The following reflections were written by a survivor participating in our farm stipend program this summer: Day 1 Sitting here in the garden, unsure of what to expect. I am
Field Note: A Special Place in My Heart
The following reflection was written by a survivor of intimate partner abuse participating in our farm stipend program: My time here at GreenHouse17 is coming to an end. I’m really
For the love of tomatoes
By Jessica Ballard GreenHouse17 It's that time of year when we begin to enjoy our high tunnel tomatoes. And we are loving them! We decided several years ago
Field Notes: Wonderful words
By GreenHouse17 Do you keep a journal about your experiences working on the farm or in the gardens? Survivors participating in our stipend program spend one hour a week writing
The Earth Laughs in Flowers
The farm has been feeding us good. We wish you all could taste some of the amazing vegetable and pasta salads we've been enjoying this month! But recently the flowers on
Field Note: Remember to enjoy it!
By S.M. Survivor & Stipend Participant I have started working on the farm, and for the past three days I have enjoyed. I have enjoyed being outside. I enjoy watching the
Field Note: February on the Farm
Our blog post this month features a Field Note reflection written by survivor who is participating in our farm stipend program. Field Notes by L.S. Learning with my husband always involved corporal
Planning Mode (and a recipe)
By Christina GreenHouse17 We’re approaching the end of January, how did that happen? We’ve been hard at work planning for the 2017 garden season: completing seed orders, purchasing equipment, finalizing
Remembering this year’s farm friendships
By GreenHouse17 Staff It's been said it takes a long time to grow a good friendship. As 2016 comes to an end, we’re celebrating some of the beautiful friendships that blossomed
