Lots of Activities on the Farm
So many great things have been happening at the farm! Here, five individuals are using shuffle hoes to weed a bed in preparation of direct seeding of radishes. Here, David (left) is putting seedlings away, and Anne and Lynn are putting small pots away. David is holding a tray of seedlings and getting ready to […]
Busy Week
What a busy week we had! Check out our photos of us weeding by hand, using shuffle hoes and hand hoeing tools to weed some of our beds, and planting lots of onions on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). And today (April 29, 2022), some of the things we did include installing and untwisting drip tape […]
Swarm of Bees
We love nature — today we found a swarm of bees on a tree branch here on the farm! Some staff and a Crew Leader were enthralled and checking it out from a safe and short distance away.
Bernie the Pigeon Update!
As you may recall, Bernie the pigeon made a home previously above our backdoor by the greenhouse. We’re pleased to update you that Bernie was adopted and has a partner! We’re told that Bernie and Bernie’s partner are very happy in their forever home. Check out these 2 recent photos of Bernie (the white pigeon) […]
Bernie the Pigeon
Last year, Red Wiggler had a white pigeon come to our farm and make a nest and home here temporarily, and we named it Bernie. Bernie first showed up in May of 2021, and although Bernie had an identification band on its foot, Bernie returned to Red Wiggler time and time again. Bernie loved watching […]
Snow Day!
Happy New Year! #SnowDay #Snow #Winter #NatureIsAwesome Photo by Woody Woodroof, Executive Director & Founder.
What Farmers Do In Winter – Fencework!
Can’t grow veggies without a deer fence! #WhatFarmersDoInWinter #DeerFence #Fencework
New Trees
How lucky are we? We love trees, and we recently had 5 new trees installed! [spacer height=”20px”] Thanks to: Brian D., Pope Farm Nursery Manager with The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – Montgomery Parks (M-NCPPC – Montgomery Parks), Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division for coordinating and the trees; and Marty K. with […]
Red Wiggler’s Winter Walking Challenge
From December 1, 2020 – April 6, 2021, Red Wiggler held its Winter Walking Challenge! The challenge was a great opportunity for participants to get outdoors and be in nature, to have some fun, to observe the world around them, to get moving during the winter months, and to get some exercise.[spacer height=”20px”] The Challenge […]
Help us continue our important work into 2021
This year we delivered 48% of our produce to low-income households. As the pandemic hit and we saw the needs of our neighbors, we answered by providing fresh vegetables to support food security in our community. Help us continue this important work into 2021 by donating today. www.redwiggler.org/donate #thanks #thankful #ThankYou #grateful #gratitude #essential #CareFarming […]