Around The Farm

All over the nation many individuals and families will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week. What that looks like depends on a number of things, including where you live, access to food, and history of your culture.  There are regional differences and different views on this holiday.
November is also Native American Heritage Month and as a result many valuable sources of this American (or European) tradition are readily available. 

Last week was the 7th installment of Staff Conversations, a series developed by the Equity and Justice committee consisting of staff from UW Botanic Gardens and Arboretum Foundation. The goal of Staff Conversations is to move our organizations towards more equitable and inclusive programs, organizations and practices by engaging staff in the discovery, learning and implementation of equitable and antiracist practices. 

1)   Cedrus libani ‘Nana’                                                                 Dwarf Cedar of Lebanon

Cedar of Lebanon forests once covered vast areas of the eastern Mediterranean, but 5,000 years of human impacts have left wild populations restricted to mountainous regions of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
The resin from the Cedrus libani was used by Egyptians for embalming their dead.
This dwarf cultivar usually grows to about 15 feet tall and wide, while the species can reach over 100 feet tall. 

11.17.21

Around The Farm

by Sophia Falls, UW Farm Student Staff/CSA Lead, majoring in Landscape Architecture, College of Built Environments
 
I have been working at the UW Farm since March of this year. 
I first found this wonderful place freshman year through visiting a pizza bake and was drawn by the community surrounding the farm. I had never gardened much as a kid. 

11.10.21

Around The Farm

We are happy to announce that Sarah Mayer has been selected by wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House as the new Food Sovereignty Liaison. Sarah spent the last few weeks getting oriented by attending the UW Farm to Table dinner and has already hosted her first work party in the Native Garden, which is located at the southeast side of the UW Farm, Center for Urban Horticulture. 

1)   Corokia cotoneaster                                                          Wire-netting Bush

The common name of this species of Corokia aptly describes its wiry branches and tangled growth form. Growing into a dense bush of 1-3 meters, it has small dark-green or bronze leaves.
A native of New Zealand, C. cotoneaster is found in dry and stony places throughout its homeland, and is extremely tolerant of dry and exposed conditions. 

11.3.21

Around The Farm

by Russell Botulinski, UW Farm Intern/Organic Certification and Research Lead
 
I’m a senior studying ESRM: Restoration Ecology & Environmental Horticulture. My first introduction to the UW Farm was this Spring, when I enrolled in ENVIR 240, The Urban Farm class, taught by Dr. Eli Wheat.
I fell in love with the course and the farm, and became a TA for the summer session ENVIR 240 class, assisting Madison Bristol. 

10.27.21

Around The Farm
It is nearly time to put the farm to bed by seeding the earth with a green quilt of clover, vetch, rye, peas and phacelia. Over-wintering crops will keep in the field, through rain, sleet, and snow. The scarlet and emerald kale and collards are tougher than any frost. Bunches will be plucked every week through the new year bound for the food pantry and UW Dining services. 

Due to the volume of daily visitors at the Union Bay Natural Area (UBNA) even footsteps need to be limited to the approved gravel trails.

10.20.21

Around The Farm

UW Farm Receives Husky Green Legacy Award  

Today, six months after the announcement, Husky Green Award honorees from 2021 and 2020 will celebrate in person at 3pm at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House.
The Husky Green Awards recognize individuals and groups across all University of Washington campuses who lead the way for sustainability at the University of Washington.