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Las Milpitas de Cotonwood Farm

Las Milpitas de Cotonwood Farm

The land had been left fallow in the desert for over 10 years before our group started working the soil.

Harvest

Harvest

Desert Irrigation

Desert Irrigation

We employed low-water use irrigation techniques. The students were all trained in installation.

Sophomore Harvest Day

Sophomore Harvest Day

The entire sophomore class came out to help harvest for the school's CSA.

Keyhole Plot Design

Keyhole Plot Design

We began farming with a modified permaculture design-- the keyhole. The design is meant to use the most space while keeping all crops accessible. There's no need to compress the soft soil to reach for veggies!

Garden Fridays

Garden Fridays

Maria helps to dig new beds and fertilize the soil.

After School Harvest

After School Harvest

The garden crew spent every Friday after school tending the plots.

Planting Day

Planting Day

A student displays how small radish seeds are.

Student CSA

Student CSA

Students received shares of the bounty weekly during harvest season (March-June).

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Las Milpitas de Cotonwood Farm
Harvest
Desert Irrigation
Sophomore Harvest Day
Keyhole Plot Design
Garden Fridays
After School Harvest
Planting Day
Student CSA
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