On August 20th, 2018 we invited a group of volunteers to our site at Ovid Hazen Wells Park to glean sweet potato greens. This project was a partnership between Community Read More …
Preserving the Harvest- Pickling!
Rachel Armistead from The Sweet Farm is back for another workshop at Red Wiggler Community Farm. DIY Pickling: Beyond Cucumbers will focus on how to preserve farm fresh produce in Read More …
Program Spotlight: Leisure World
The Red Wiggler team completed our first Leisure World Market of the season on Thursday, August 2nd. This visit has become a beloved tradition for Leisure World residents and our Read More …
Remembering Hallie Wells Birthday Today
Red Wiggler Community Farm remembers Hallie Ausmus Wells birthday today August 1, 1893- she would be 125. Below is a re-posting of an archived blog entry describing how she came Read More …
July on the farm!
2018 Crew Leader & Intern Bios
Time to get to know our fantastic 2018 crew! Ashley Jordan, Crew Leader Hi, My name is Ashley! I am a recent graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Read More …
Grower Spotlight: David Ruch
When you talk with David Ruch, it’s clear to see why he’s worked as a Red Wiggler Grower for 11 years. He’s “proud of everything” he does at Red Wiggler, Read More …
Grower Spotlight: Welcome Chris!
Chris Applegate is one of the new growers at Red Wiggler this season, but he is not new to the farm. In fact, Chris volunteered once a week for Read More …
How Red Wiggler Gets Tomatoes by the 4th of July
by Darlene Richardson, Education and Farm InternTomatoes are one of summer’s favorite fruit (or vegetable depending on your perspective). They enjoy long warm days and mild nights. However in a Read More …
Volunteer Spotlight: Katie
As someone who has worked in food security for 20 years, Katie Leary Sebastian knows a lot about food and where it comes from. But at Red Wiggler, she’s been Read More …
Grower Spotlight: Iya Snowber
For Iya Snowber, Red Wiggler marked her first time working on a farm, though she had helped with gardening at home before. Now, 13 years later, she works at the Read More …
2018 Winter Cooking
On most Thursdays this winter, thru mid-March, Growers and a few volunteers join us for our “Community Days”. Together, we engage in fun and educational activities. One of the most Read More …
#Giving Tuesday is here!
donateHelp us reach our goal of $6,000 on 11.28.2017. For those able to donate via Facebook, we can double our goal–see below for instructions. There are 3 ways to support Read More …
A few recipes starring seasonal recipes to enjoy with your family and friends this season! *indicates ingredients available a the Thanksgiving Market 11/18 Kale Salad with Cranberries, Almonds & Goat CheeseFrom Read More …
Grower Spotlight: Elaine Fickenscher
“I have dreams and if I work hard my dreams can come true.”- Elaine Fickenscher, self-advocate, National Down Syndrome Congress Elaine Fickenscher has dreams. One of those dreams is gardening.Elaine first Read More …