Everyone knows that strawberries grow during summer…but we are almost in October and here they are. Maybe those strawberries lose themselves in the dance of seasons or they are just following their own calendar. I only have one wish… please let me try them and taste them. Text and photo by Vincent.
Three vibrant, natural tomatoes peeking from beneath the green leaves, hidden from plain sight. You have to look closely, bending down and exploring the garden, to discover their bright red glow. A small treasure of freshness, waiting patiently to be spotted and appreciated. Text and photo by Malek.
As winter fades, the tulips rise — spring is officially in session. – Nathan
This purple flower reminds us of the spring, the good weather and the pretty flowers that bloom in this period.
It invites us to lie in the grass. – Léa
Spring is coming! Rose Mary is blooming, hurry to enjoy the smell and the beauty of the garden! – Thibaut
« The hot colors of this tulip make a contrast with the sad shades of winter. Life emerges from its sleep. » – Hugo
Little bells looking forward to Easter! – Félix
« Little spots of color enjoy the benefits of shadow in the heat. » – Inès
This is a photo of a rosemary, a plant that hides its true power in its leaves. Its spike-like leaves reveal their true smell if you press it in your hands. This secret made me choose this plant. Photo and caption by Thibaut
Someone passionate, working for the garden, to keep it pretty and to share their passion. Photo and caption by Léa.
Our WAWWE class got started on some observations, cleaning, planting, and generally enjoying each other’s presence and the lovely weather outside. We got a bit dirty, planted peonies, sage and mint, learned tool vocabulary and purposed and got some seeds planted for summer. Oh, and dug up piles of dandelions before they take over the universe.
This team and others have managed to draw the garden back to its former beauty and appeal. After a lot of scratches, nettle stings and general dirty fatigue, this crew incorporated last year’s Meunier dorm compost (thanks!) into the soil and got in some onions, radishes, lettuce and more. Nothing like teamwork to get the job done.
Our school year is drawing to a close and we’re probably having one last dig with the students before everyone leaves on their internships. There was more potato hilling, border repair and onion and rhubarb distribution. We hope to see everyone again in the fall.
And it was a sunny day fo
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I chose this picture that shows a square of dense greenery. I think this illustrates how nature is able to produce a lot by itself. It is an example of what emerges from human inaction. It surely looks like a mess from the outside but is a complex and sustainable ecosystem if we look at it carefully. This might be an interesting thought: from inaction a lot can grow whereas our hands can easily destroy what was alive and well before. Thoughts and photo by Théo.