08.16.23

Around The Farm

Solanaceae Growing at The UW Farm
By Althea Ericksen, Senior, Environmental Studies, UW Farm Intern and Communications Coordinator
Hi all! This week I wanted to highlight some of the Solanaceae family growing at the UW Farm.
Prior to beginning my internship on the farm in the spring of 2022, I knew little of the vast variety found in this family. 

Join us for a FREE public opening of art installation, UNION, a stunning largescale outdoor sculpture created by one of the world’s leading contemporary artists, Seattle-based John Grade. 

08.09.23

Around The Farm

A Poem From Kaija
By Kaija Koenigberg, Sophomore, Environmental Studies, Vermicompost Intern

This Week's CSA Veggie Key:

Recipe of the Week:

Simple Garlic Bok Choy with Carrots and Cashews

By Max Fischer, Junior, Nutrition Education Intern, Food Systems Nutrition and Health Major, School of Public Health

Image Source: Bon Appétit
The image excludes carrots and cashews as it isn't part of the original recipe. 

Hi everyone! My name is Alex and I’m the UW Farm Campus Food Systems intern for summer and fall quarters here at the UW Farm. I’m also going into my second year at UW, planning to major in Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health.
This is my first time writing for the UW Farm newsletter, and I would like to talk about an unanticipated memorable experience: harvesting fruit from our asian plum trees. 

08.02.23

Around The Farm

The Joys of a Summer Plum Harvest on The Farm
By Alex Ball, Sophomore, Urban Farming and Food Systems Intern

Hi everyone! My name is Alex and I’m the new UW Food Systems intern for summer and fall here at the UW Farm. I’m also going into my second year at UW, planning to declare the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health major during Fall quarter. 
  

Scientific name: Cornus mas 
Common name: Cornelian cherry, European cornel, Cornelian cherry dogwood
Family: Cornaceae (Dogwoods)
Native range: Southern and central Europe to western Asia
Location: At the Center for Urban Horticulture, there is a grove located in the northern lawn area along the central drive and the trees’ accession numbers are 87-90. At the Arboretum, there are three specimens under the accession number of 704-38 (grid 33-B) from the original planting of the Woodland Garden in 1938. 

The horticulture staff at the Washington Park Arboretum are constantly planting new trees. These new plantings increase species diversity within the collection, succeed dead or declining trees, contribute to future increased canopy coverage and much, much more. All of the trees mentioned in this article were planted over the last year and are located within the Pinetum on the west side of Lake Washington Boulevard. 

07.26.23

Around The Farm

The Joys of a Summer Plum Harvest
By Alex Ball, Sophomore, Urban Farming and Food Systems Intern

Hi everyone! My name is Alex and I’m the UW Farm Campus Food Systems intern for summer and fall quarters here at the UW Farm. I’m also going into my second year at UW, planning to declare the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health major in the School for Public Health, during Fall quarter. 
  

07.19.23

Around The Farm

UW Farm Gains Bee Mentor and Re-starts Beekeeping

By Kove Janeski, UW Farm Student Staff, Operations Lead, Masters of Landscape Architecture candidate 
 
It is the most exciting – and busiest – time of the year at the UW Farm. As Seattle continues to experience an especially dry summer, the Farm team is working hard with volunteers to ensure a successful growing season. 

07.12.23

Around The Farm

Sweet Bay: Culinary Wonder, Evergreen Perennial and Powerful Protector

By Perry Acworth, UW Farm Manager
Held in my hand is a small bundle of sweet bay, one of 70 bundles heading to households this week as part of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Slowly over the seasons, this aromatic herb has gradually moved from an ignored perennial to a reliable, resilient, culinary treat – a staple at the UW Farm.