Welcome to our adventures in urban farming in NYC! What began as an experiment with growing a few veggies in the Bronx has become a great success for our Bridge clients and community. This is an online record of our experiences on the farm, written by Stacey Van Rossum, with photos taken by Natalie Brickajlik, the Coordinator of our Horticulture Program. Thanks to funding from Burpee and The United Way of New York, our program was made possible!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
My Horticulture Experience
I've been working in Horticulture for 1 year, and I find it to be a calming and rewarding experience. One of the best things in Horticulture is the fact that what we're growing don't talk back like my experience in Retail. I learned not to knock things if you don't try it. I learned to eat healthier, and appreciate nature. On my first day there was a discussion about manuer, and I said to myself that saying this is a more sophisticated way of saying what it really is SHIT. I learned the worms are good for the soil and also about compost. I am more open minded and very good at what I do. Horticulture has it's rewards both physically and mentally. A real farmer keeps track of the weather. I enjoy being in this field of work. Carolyn Reeves
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