Sunday, April 14, 2013

We Planted How Many Tomatoes????


Our work team has really come together.  Here we are:

Nine individuals, from 5 states, who were mostly unknown to each other until 2 weeks ago.  We have accomplished a lot of work in the past 2 weeks, but there is still so much more to be done.  There will be lots more work remaining for the next group.  This agency hosts NOMADS 3 times per year: fall, winter, and spring-time.

On a rainy morning, many of our group participated in the kitchen to help make one of the jams and jellies which the center sells.  This one is very spicy and is good on cream cheese to spread on crackers.
   
When the weather was better this past Tuesday and Wednesday, we worked outdoors planting over 500 tomato plants plus over 100 peppers.  We were all very dirty and exhausted after the planting.  The agency provided lunch for us which was wonderful!  When the vegetables are harvested next fall they will be used to make a variety of salsas also for the center’s benefit.

A number of fences for the horses have been replaced where needed

 
We have also taken time for a variety of social activities, usually involving different cafes nearby, but also taking in a family concert at a nearby winery on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

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