Due to the large number of students in the Urban farm class, they separate into groups of around 5-8 people and oftentimes, I like to sit in on groups and see what they’re up to. This past week I was sprawled out on a bench near the grove of pear and cherry trees, soaking up […]
Archives for May, 2017
A May Day Celebration
At the beginning of every class at the Urban Farm, students gather on hay bales for a short communion surrounding a tall, multicolored pole. Many students, including myself, have admired the colorful ribbons and the flowers that sit atop this pole, though were never aware of its significance until the lovely Beltane celebration at the […]
New Farm Happenings
Hello to the University of Oregon blog community! My name is Ayla Ginger. I am so happy to be placed here on this wooden bench, spilling out my first, long awaited post for the Urban Farm blog. I wish to bid the previous blog writer and urban farm friend, Kat, a loving hello and farewell. […]