by SOYL Youth | Jun 26, 2015 | Stories from the Field
The smell of lavender greets my waking, aching body, as I will myself to crawl out of bed. Another day. Gifts from the garden, bringing comfort in the home. ~~~~~ Hands So I finally resolved to spend some time to stretch last night. Interestingly, it’s been a...
by SOYL Youth | Jun 18, 2015 | Stories from the Field
Boom, boom, boom–hole, drop, cover. Seedling after seedling gets nestled into its newly prepped bed. Soil plugs in transplant trays spread into three staggered rows of tender young kale plants. The greenhouse was so safe and warm, but the time has come to thrust...
by SOYL Youth | May 1, 2015 | Announcement
Spring is here in full swing and the gardens are bursting with new growth, meaning volunteer season is back! Are you looking to take your first steps into the world of urban farming or support schoolyard-grown produce? Do you want to learn how to grow your own food,...
by SOYL Youth | Nov 13, 2014 | Stories from the Field
This is a guest post from Yael Haar, one of Fresh Roots’ star volunteers. As a volunteer for Fresh Roots, I have experienced what happens behind the scenes of the non-profit sector. When I started volunteering, I assisted with farm work. Moving compost from one...
